1 Shilling - George VI Rex Imperator

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1937-1947
Value	1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu)
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 Standard Catalog of World Coins (85 volumes). , Hern# S212-222 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around, engraver's initials below truncation.

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 within inner circle with legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right below draperies.

Script: Latin

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

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1937	1 194 479			$ 4.90	$ 6.00	$ 6.10	$ 12	$ 30	Hern# S212 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		14%
1937	116								Hern# S212 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.4%
1938	1 160 319			$ 6.30	$ 6.30	$ 8.70			Hern# S213 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		13%
1938	44								Hern# S213 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.5%
1939	30								Hern# S214 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.4%
1940	1 365 347			$ 4.50	$ 6.30				Hern# S215 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		17%
1941	1 826 411	$ 4.60			$ 7.30	$ 9.70			Hern# S216 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		24%
1942	3 866 687		$ 2.80	$ 5.40	$ 6.50	$ 10			Hern# S217 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		37%
1943	4 187 836		$ 4.80	$ 4.80	$ 6.40	$ 6.40	$ 10		Hern# S218 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		34%
1943	104								Hern# S218 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.3%
1944	48 545								Hern# S219 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		1.6%
1944	150								Hern# S219 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.3%
1945	54 266								Hern# S220 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		3%
1945	150								Hern# S220 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.3%
1946	26 924								Hern# S221 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		2%
1946	150								Hern# S221 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	0.3%
1947	9 784								Hern# S222 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		1.5%
1947	2 600								Hern# S222 Brian Hern, John Bothma, Hercie Peterse; 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	1.4%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232104 Lot 64561	27 Jan 2021	1937 – Hern# S212	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 156.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 123 Lot 1752	27 Apr 2024	1940 – Hern# S215	VF	USD 14.83 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 69 Lot 2885	29 Oct 2022	1942 – Hern# S217	XF	USD 18.25 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Río de la Plata RPN Subasta Online #2 Lot 451	18 Oct 2020	1943 – Hern# S218	(EF)	USD 12.00 (+ buyer's premium)
© Río de la Plata Compañía Numismática
	Heritage Auctions A Special Selection of World Coins Monthly Internet Auction 271912 Lot 36798	24 Mar 2019	1943 – Hern# S218 – Proof	UNC (NGC PR66)	USD 600.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 January 18 - 19 NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098 Lot 34361	18 Jan 2022	1943 – Hern# S218 – Proof	AU	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2020 November 5 - 6 World & Ancient Coins Platinum and Signature Online Auction - Dallas 3088 Lot 35128	5 Nov 2020	1943 – Hern# S218 – Proof	AU	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046 Lot 62517	11 Nov 2020	1947 – Hern# S222	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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