South Africa 2 Shillings - George VI, 1948 – 1950

2 Shillings, SEXTVS REX

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Shillings
Year 1948 – 1950
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.31
Diameter (mm) 28.7
Thickness (mm) 2.32
Demonetized 31 March 1961

Description

2 Shillings from South Africa. Issued from 1948 to 1950. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 28.7 mm and weighs 11.31 g.

Obverse
King George VI bare head left
Reverse
Quartered shield divides date, legend around, denomination below
Edge
Milled

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf unc Comment Frequency
1950  4.9K — — Hern#S263 14%
1950  500 — — Hern#S263; Proof
1949  203K € 11,00 — Hern#S262 71%
1949  800 — — Hern#S262; Proof 5%
1948  6.8K — € 340,00 Hern#S261 33%
1948  1.1K — — Hern#S261; Proof 3%

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