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1 Shilling - George VI Rex Imperator
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 5.66 g | 23.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1947 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%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 |
| Numista | N#9859 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
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·1937·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
SHILLING
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937-1947 South African 1 Shilling coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in South Africa. The coin was introduced in 1937, just a few years after the Union of South Africa was formed in 1910, and it was minted until 1947, the year that apartheid was implemented. This means that the coin was used during a time of significant social, political, and economic change in South Africa, making it a unique piece of history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 116 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 1365347 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 1826411 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 3866687 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1946 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 2600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Rex Imperator) 1937-1947 coin.
