¼ Penny - George V ¼ Penny ¼

¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼) - obverse¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼) - reverse

© David Mikeladze

Features

Issuer South Africa
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1923-1924
Value ¼ Penny (1⁄960)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 20.2 mm
Thickness 1.43 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
Number
N#
70359
References KM# 12.1,
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# S1-3
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

King George V crowned bust left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation: George V King Emperor

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Dutch

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1923·ZUID AFRIKA
KG
* ¼ PENNY ¼ *

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼) -  obverse

© David Mikeladze

Mint

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

Comments

Farthings dated 1923 were struck in two different Bronze finishes: Hern#S1 (black) and Hern#S2 (red). The blackened finish was created in an attempt to distinguish from the current gold coins and both varieties are included in the total 1923 mintage.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1923  Photo 32 800 $ 13 $ 23 $ 34 50% Hern#S1/2
1923  Photo 1 402 3% Hern#S1/2; Proof
1924  Photo 94 838 $ 3.00 $ 14 71% Hern#S3

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 19 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61348
Lot 25218
Internet Archive
19 Nov 2023 1923 – Hern#S1/2 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232047
Lot 63514
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2020 1923 – Hern#S1/2 UNC
(NGC MS66 Brown)
USD 35.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231941
Lot 62453
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2019 1923 – Hern#S1/2 UNC
(NGC MS66 Brown)
USD 61.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 33213
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1923 – Hern#S1/2; Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 33214
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1923 – Hern#S1/2; Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
2020 April 24 - 27 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Dallas 3083
Lot 32775
Internet Archive
24 Apr 2020 1923 – Hern#S1/2; Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232007
Lot 62392
Internet Archive
13 Feb 2020 1923 – Hern#S1/2; Proof UNC
(NGC PR65 Brown)
USD 210.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34771
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1923 – Hern#S1/2; Proof UNC Unsold
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 34772
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1923 – Hern#S1/2; Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny ¼)
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2878
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1924 – Hern#S3 XF USD 18.36
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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