Southern Rhodesia 1 shilling, 1939 - 1942

Information

NumberKM# 18
CountrySouthern Rhodesia
PeriodBritish colony (1932 - 1955)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencySouthern Rhodesian pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination1 shilling
Melt value5.65 XAGg x 0.925 = 8.62 USD
Year1939 - 1942
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.925
Weight (g)5.65
Diameter (mm)23.6
Thickness (mm)1.6

Obverse:

1 shilling 1939 - 1942, Southern Rhodesia

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR
PM

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

1 shilling 1939 - 1942, Southern Rhodesia

Bird  Coat of arms 

Description
Haliaeetus

Legend
KG
ONE SHILLING
SOUTHERN RHODESIA

Creators: George Edward Kruger-Gray (KG)

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
19422.100.000++
R
$ 61
1941800.000++
1940750.000++
1939420.000++


Collection

1942$ 61  
1941$ *****  
1940$ *****  
1939$ *****