½ Crown - George VI
1947 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Crowned Shield with pick, denomination below, name at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN·19 47·RHODESIA
G VI R.I
K G
+ HALF CROWN +
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1947 George VI ½ Crown from Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued in 1947, just a year before the colony of Southern Rhodesia became the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, which was a short-lived union between Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland. This coin is a piece of history that reflects the transition from a colony to a federation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1947 coin.
