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2½ Shillings - George V 2½ Shillings; SUID-AFRIKA
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1931-1936 |
| Value | 2½ Shillings (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.12 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#21733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield dividing date, legend above, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA SUID·AFRIKA
19 34
K G
2 1/2 SHILLINGS
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Shillings - George V coin from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great economic hardship in the country. The coin was introduced in 1931, during the Great Depression, and its production was discontinued in 1936, when South Africa abandoned the silver standard and introduced a new currency. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 62 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 40 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Shillings - George V (2½ Shillings; SUID-AFRIKA) 1931-1936 coin.
