South Africa ¼ Penny - George V, 1926 – 1931

¼ Penny

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country South Africa South Africa
Currency Pound (1825 – 1961)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ¼ Penny
Year 1926 – 1931
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 1926 to 1931. 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 Comment Frequency
1931  154.2K € 2,90 € 3,50 — Hern#S10, Includs Mintage of KM#12.3, Hern#S10 63%
1930  6.6K — — € 40,00 Hern#S9 7%
1930  14 — — — Hern#S9; Proof 2%
1928  64.3K — € 4,80 — Hern#S7 55%
1926  16 — — — Hern#S5; Proof 5%

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