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2 Shillings – Southern Rhodesia

Standard circulation coins
Context
Years: 1939–1942
Ruler: George VI
Currency:
(1932—1955)
Demonetization: 1 June 1965
Total mintage: 1,895,000
Material
Diameter: 28.52 mm
Weight: 11.31 g
Silver weight: 10.46 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard19
Numista: #34087
Value
Bullion value: $28.72

Obverse

Inscription:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

PM
Translation:
GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR

PM
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Inscription:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA

1942

KG

TWO SHILLINGS
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1939120,000
1939Proof
1940525,000
1940Proof
1941Proof
1941400,000
1942850,000

Series: 1939 Southern Rhodesia circulation coins

3 Pence obverse
3 Pence reverse
3 Pence
1939-1942
6 Pence obverse
6 Pence reverse
6 Pence
1939-1942
1 Shilling obverse
1 Shilling reverse
1 Shilling
1939-1942
2 Shillings obverse
2 Shillings reverse
2 Shillings
1939-1942
Somewhat Rare