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¼ Penny - George VI Rex Imperator
| Bronze | 2.83 g | 20.2 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1947 |
| Value | ¼ Penny (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| 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#2877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1937·SUID·AFRICA
KG
* 1/4D. *
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Metal content (1937-1941) Copper 0.955, Tin 0.030, Zinc 0.015
Metal content (1942-1947) Copper 0.950, Tin 0.005, Zinc 0.045
There were no pieces struck for 1940.
1923 to 1942 were minted blackened by the Pretoria mint:
