Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) 1 Shilling - George VI, 1939 – 1942

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
Currency Pound (1932 – 1955)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1939 – 1942
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 5.66
Diameter (mm) 23.6
Thickness (mm) 1.61
Demonetized 1 June 1965

Description

1 Shilling from Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955). Issued from 1939 to 1942. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 23.6 mm and weighs 5.66 g.

Obverse
Portrait of George VI, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1936 to 1952.
Reverse
Great Zimbabwe Bird splitting date, denomination below, name towards the top
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf Comment Frequency
1942  2.1M € 13,00 53%
1942  — — Proof 1.7%
1941  800K — 23%
1941  — — Proof 2%
1940  750K € 16,00 26%
1940  — — Proof 1.7%
1939  420K € 16,00 35%
1939  — — Proof 2%

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