South Africa 1 Shilling - George VI, 1951 – 1952

1S

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1951 – 1952
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.500)
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 1951 to 1952. Struck in Silver (.500). 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 unc Comment Frequency
1952  1.9M € 3,20 € 3,40 € 4,60 € 7,80 € 14,00 Hern#S227 52%
1952  1.6K — — — — € 5,10 Hern#S227; Proof 6%
1951  2.4M € 3,50 € 3,50 € 6,00 — — Hern#S226 57%
1951  2K — — — — — Hern#S226; Proof 1.5%

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