South Africa 2½ shillings, 1948 - 1950

Information

NumberKM# 39.1
CountrySouth Africa
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencySouth African pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2½ shillings
Melt value14.14 XAGg x 0.800 = 18.65 USD
Year1948 - 1950
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.800
Weight (g)14.14
Diameter (mm)32.3
Thickness (mm)Unknown (help us to know)

Obverse:

2½ shillings 1948 - 1950, South Africa

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP)

Reverse

2½ shillings 1948 - 1950, South Africa

Coat of arms  Crowns 

Legend
2½ SHILLINGS
SOUTH AFRICA
SUID-AFRIKA

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
19505.076-500
RRR
$ 131
19491.891-800
19481.600-1.120


Collection

1950$ 131  
1949$ *****  
1948$ *****