1 Shilling - George VI

Features

Issuer South Africa
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1937-1947
Value 1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.800)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.7 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
Number
N#
9859
References KM# 28,
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# S212-222
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

Bare head of King George VI left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
HP

Translation: George the Sixth King Emperor

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Standing female figure leaning on large anchor

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1937·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
SHILLING

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Milled

Mint

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

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1937  Photo 1 194 000 $ 3.20 $ 3.40 $ 3.70 $ 9.90 $ 29 15% Hern#S212
1937  116 0.3% Hern#S212; Proof
1938  1 160 000 $ 3.20 $ 5.20 13% Hern#S213
1938  44 0.4% Hern#S213; Proof
1939  30 0.3% Hern#S214; Proof
1940  1 365 000 $ 3.40 $ 4.80 17% Hern#S215
1941  1 826 000 $ 3.60 $ 5.40 $ 13 24% Hern#S216
1942  Photo 3 867 000 $ 2.00 $ 3.20 $ 4.80 $ 6.50 37% Hern#S217
1943  Photo 4 187 999 $ 2.70 $ 4.90 $ 5.40 $ 9.80 33% Hern#S218
1943  Photo 104 0.2% Hern#S218; Proof
1944  88 000 1.7% Hern#S219
1944  160 0.2% Hern#S219; Proof
1945  54 000 3% Hern#S220
1945  150 0.2% Hern#S220; Proof
1946  27 000 1.7% Hern#S221
1946  150 0.2% Hern#S221; Proof
1947  Photo 7 184 1.4% Hern#S222
1947  2 600 1.2% Hern#S222; Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232104
Lot 64561
Internet Archive
27 Jan 2021 1937 – Hern#S212 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 156.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 2885
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1942 – Hern#S217 XF USD 17.25
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Río de la Plata
RPN Subasta Online #2
Lot 451
Internet Archive
18 Oct 2020 1943 – Hern#S218
(EF)
USD 12.00
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912
Lot 36798
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2019 1943 – Hern#S218; Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098
Lot 34361
Internet Archive
18 Jan 2022 1943 – Hern#S218; Proof AU
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088
Lot 35128
Internet Archive
5 Nov 2020 1943 – Hern#S218; Proof AU
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 1 Shilling - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62517
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1947 – Hern#S222 UNC
The lot includes several items.
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