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½ Pound - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Gold (.9167) (91.67%Au, 8.33%Cu) | 3.99 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1953-1960 |
| Value | ½ Pound |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (91.67%Au, 8.33%Cu) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#89757 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Springbok running right, legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA - 1955 - SUID-AFRIKA
CLS
£½
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in South Africa. The coin was introduced in 1953, just a year after the National Party came to power, and it was minted until 1960, the year that the country became a republic. This period saw significant political and social changes in South Africa, including the implementation of apartheid policies, which had a profound impact on the country's economy and society. Despite these changes, the coin remains a symbol of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 1275 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 508 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 560 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 515 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 1052 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Pound - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 coin.
