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5 Shillings – South Africa

Standard circulation coins
Context
Year: 1947
Issuer: South Africa Issuer flag
Period:
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Ruler: George VI
Currency:
Pound
(1825—1961)
Demonetization: 31 March 1961
Total mintage: 305,600
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Silver weight: 22.62 g
Thickness: 3.06 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Silver (80% Silver, 20% Copper)
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard31
Numista: #10629
Value
Bullion value: $62.12

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR

HP
Translation:
George VI King Emperor
Script: Latin
Language: Latin

Reverse

Inscription:
SOUTH AFRICA·1947·SUID-AFRICA

CLS

5 SHILLINGS
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Cow
Person> Monarch

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1947—300,000
1947—5,600Proof
🌱 Common