Issuer | South Africa |
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King |
George VI (1936-1952)
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1948-1950 |
Value | 2½ Shillings (⅛) |
Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
Composition | Silver (.800) |
Weight | 14.14 g |
Diameter | 32.3 mm |
Thickness | 2.24 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
Number | N# 38042 |
References |
KM# 39.1,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
Hern# S299-301 And 5 more volumes.
Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th edition). Gary Levitan, Ferndale, South Africa.
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King George VI bare head left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX
HP
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Crowned shield divides date, legend in English and Afrikaans, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
1950
KG
2½ SHILLINGS
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Reeded
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Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | ||||||
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Undetermined | ||||||||||||||
1948 | 1 600 | 36% | Hern#S299 | |||||||||||
1948 | 1 120 | 24% | Hern#S299; Proof | |||||||||||
1949 | 1 891 | 28% | Hern#S300 | |||||||||||
1949 | 800 | 12% | Hern#S300; Proof | |||||||||||
1950 | 5 076 | 48% | Hern#S301 | |||||||||||
1950 | 500 | 0% | Hern#S301; Proof |
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.
Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232213 Lot 65651 |
24 Mar 2022 | 1948 – Hern#S299; Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR66) |
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348 Lot 25236 |
19 Nov 2023 | 1949 – Hern#S300 |
UNC (NGC MS64) |
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65952 |
22 Dec 2022 | 1949 – Hern#S300; Proof |
UNC (NGC PR67) |
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348 Lot 25237 |
19 Nov 2023 | 1950 – Hern#S301 |
UNC (NGC MS64) |
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
© Heritage Auctions |