1 Pound - George VI

Features

Issuer South Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1952
Value 1 Pound
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Gold (.917)
Weight 7.99 g
Diameter 22.0 mm
Thickness 1.55 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
Number
N#
44913
References KM# 43,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Hern# S348
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.

Obverse

Portrait of King George VI

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Engraver: Henry Paget

Reverse

Springbok right below date and above denomination, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA - 1952 - SOUTH AFRICA
CLS
£1

Engraver: Coert Steynberg

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902; 1923-1992)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1952  12 000 72% Hern#S348; Proof
1952  4 508 24% Hern#S348; Prooflike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232247
Lot 64596
Internet Archive
17 Nov 2022 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 720.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232246
Lot 63642
Internet Archive
10 Nov 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR65)
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232212
Lot 64642
Internet Archive
17 Mar 2022 Undetermined UNC
(PCGS PR64)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Pound - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232102
Lot 62570
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2021 Undetermined UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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