© David Mikeladze
© David Mikeladze
¼ Penny - George V ¼ Penny
| Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn) | 2.83 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1926-1931 |
| Value | ¼ Penny (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Bronze (95.5% Cu, 3% Sn, 1.5% Zn) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 20.2 mm |
| Thickness | 1.43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#70360 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1928·ZUID·AFRIKA
KG
* ¼ PENNY *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
There were no pieces struck for 1925, 1927 or 1929.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny) 1926-1931 from South Africa is that it was the first coin to feature an image of King George V, who was the reigning monarch at the time. This coin was also unique in that it was made of bronze, which was a departure from the traditional silver or gold used in previous coins. Additionally, the ¼ Penny coin was the lowest denomination coin in circulation at the time, making it an important coin for everyday transactions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 64301 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 154233 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Penny - George V (¼ Penny) 1926-1931 coin.
