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2½ Shillings - George V 2½ Shillings; ZUID-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 | 1926-1930 |
| 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#27043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 29% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield dividing date, legend above, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA ZUID-AFRIKA
19 30
K G
2½ 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 change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1926, just a year after the Union of South Africa was formed, and it was used until 1930, when the country transitioned to the South African pound. This coin was a symbol of the country's shift towards a more modern and unified currency system.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 193653 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 984253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 616548 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; ZUID-AFRIKA) 1926-1930 coin.
