Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) 2 Shillings - 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 2 Shillings
Year 1939 – 1942
Ruler George VI (1936–1952)
Composition Silver (.925)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.31
Diameter (mm) 28.52
Demonetized 1 June 1965

Description

2 Shillings from Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955). Issued from 1939 to 1942. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 28.52 mm and weighs 11.31 g.

Obverse
Portrait of George VI, King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions from 1936 to 1952.
Reverse
Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger - Bovidae)facing left, denomination below, name towards top
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage xf Comment Frequency
1942  850K — 46%
1941  400K — 37%
1941  — — Proof 4%
1940  525K € 41,00 38%
1940  — — Proof 4%
1939  120K — 18%
1939  — — Proof 4%

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