South Africa 2½ Shillings - George VI, 1948 – 1950
2½ Shillings, SEXTVS REX
Information
Country
South Africa
South Africa
Currency
Pound
(1825 – 1961)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2½ Shillings
Year
1948 – 1950
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Silver (.800)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14.14
Diameter (mm)
32.3
Thickness (mm)
2.24
Demonetized
31 March 1961
Description
2½ Shillings from South Africa. Issued from 1948 to 1950. Struck in Silver (.800). Measures 32.3 mm and weighs 14.14 g.
- Obverse
- King George VI bare head left
- Reverse
- Crowned shield divides date, legend in English and Afrikaans, denomination below
- Edge
- Reeded
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