Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.
Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.
½ Crown - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32.2 mm |
| Issuer | Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1952 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1932-1955) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 June 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6072 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Crowned Shield with pick, denomination below, name at the top
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTHERN·19 52·RHODESIA
GVI R
K G
+HALF CROWN+
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948-1952 George VI ½ Crown coin from Zimbabwe (then known as Southern Rhodesia) is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI, who had recently succeeded his brother Edward VIII who abdicated the throne. This coin was also unique in that it was the only coin to bear the inscription "Southern Rhodesia" on its obverse, as the country's name was changed to Rhodesia in 1953.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 3200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 2800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1948-1952 coin.
