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1 Shilling - George V Suid Afrika; Pattern
1934 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1934 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#310572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Woman & Anchor with date above and value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH · AFRICA· 1936 · SUID · AFRIKA
KG
SHILLING
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Shilling - George V (Suid Afrika; Pattern) 1934 from South Africa made of Copper-nickel is that it was designed by the renowned British artist and designer, George Kruger Gray. Gray was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the design of the South African coat of arms. The Pattern 1 Shilling coin features a portrait of King George V on the obverse side and a springbok antelope on the reverse side, which is a common symbol of South Africa. The coin was minted in 1934 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. It is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
