2 Shillings - George VI 1939-1942 front 2 Shillings - George VI 1939-1942 back
2 Shillings - George VI 1939-1942 photo
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2 Shillings - George VI

 
Silver (.925) 11.31 g 28.52 mm
Description
Issuer
Zimbabwe › Southern Rhodesia (1932-1955)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1939-1942
Value
2 Shillings (⅒)
Currency
Pound (1932-1955)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
11.31 g
Diameter
28.52 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 June 1965
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#34087
Rarity index
54%

Reverse

Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger - Bovidae)facing left, denomination below, name towards top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1941
KG
TWO SHILLINGS

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King George VI, who was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1939  120000 - - - - - -
1940  525000 - - - - - -
1941  400000 - - - - - -
1942  850000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Shillings - George VI 1939-1942 coin.