South Africa ¼ Penny - George V, 1923 – 1924

¼ Penny ¼

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Penny
Year 1923 – 1924
Ruler George V (1910–1936)
Composition Bronze
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 20.2
Thickness (mm) 1.43
Demonetized 31 March 1961

Description

¼ Penny from South Africa. Issued from 1923 to 1924. Struck in Bronze. Measures 20.2 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
King George V crowned bust left (George V King Emperor)
Reverse
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Dutch
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage vf xf au unc Comment Frequency
1924  94.8K € 3,10 € 14,00 — — Hern#S3 71%
1923  32.8K — € 13,00 € 23,00 € 34,00 Hern#S1/2 50%
1923  1.4K — — — — Hern#S1/2; Proof 3%

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