1 Shilling - George VI (1S) 1951-1952 front 1 Shilling - George VI (1S) 1951-1952 back
1 Shilling - George VI (1S) 1951-1952 photo
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1 Shilling - George VI 1S

 
Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) 5.66 g 23.7 mm
Description
Issuer
South Africa
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1951-1952
Value
1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency
Pound (1825-1961)
Composition
Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu)
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
23.7 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
31 March 1961
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#21731
Rarity index
18%

Reverse

Standing female figure leaning on large anchor within inner circle with legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right below draperies.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA·1952·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
1s

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1951-1952 South African 1 Shilling coin is that it was the last silver coin to be issued by the country before transitioning to a decimal system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1951  2000 - - - - - -
1952  1550 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Shilling - George VI (1S) 1951-1952 coin.