South Africa 2 shillings (florin), 1948 - 1950

Information

NumberKM# 38.1
CountrySouth Africa
PeriodKing George VI (1937 - 1952)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencySouth African pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 shillings (florin)
Melt value11.31 XAGg x 0.800 = 14.92 USD
Year1948 - 1950
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.800
Weight (g)11.31
Diameter (mm)28.52
Thickness (mm)Unknown (help us to know)

Obverse:

2 shillings (florin) 1948 - 1950, South Africa

Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Creators: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP)

Reverse

2 shillings (florin) 1948 - 1950, South Africa

Coat of arms 

Legend
2 SHILLINGS
KG
SOUTH AFRICA
SUID-AFRIKA

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

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Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
19504.945-500
RRR
$ 92
1949203.000-800
19486.773-1.120


Collection

1950$ 92  
1949$ *****  
1948$ *****