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½ Crown - George VI
| Silver (.500) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1944-1946 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#28951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Crowned Shield with pick, denomination below, name at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN·19 44·RHODESIA
G VI R.I
K G
+HALF CROWN+
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1944-1946 George VI ½ Crown coin from Zimbabwe (then known as Southern Rhodesia) is that it was minted during the midst of World War II, and its production was likely impacted by the war efforts. The coin's mintage was limited, with only 200,000 coins produced, making it a relatively rare and valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 1400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - George VI 1944-1946 coin.
