South Africa 1 Shilling - George VI, 1948 – 1950

Shilling

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1948 – 1950
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.800)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.66
Diameter (mm) 23.7
Thickness (mm) 1.8
Demonetized 31 March 1961

Description

1 Shilling from South Africa. Issued from 1948 to 1950. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 23.7 mm and weighs 5.66 g.

Obverse
Bare head of King George VI left (George the Sixth King)
Reverse
Standing female figure leaning on large anchor
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f vf xf au Comment Frequency
1950  1.7M € 2,90 € 5,40 € 6,50 € 11,00 Hern#S225 95%
1950  500 — — — — Hern#S225; Proof 1.3%
1949  800 — — — — Hern#S224; Proof 1.7%
1948  5K — — — — Hern#S223 8%
1948  1.1K — — — — Hern#S223; Proof 1.3%

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