© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
2 Shillings - George VI Rex Imperator
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 11.31 g | 28.7 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1947 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#10283 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA SUID·AFRIKA
19 37
K G
·2 SHILLINGS·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937-1947 South African 2 Shillings coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in South Africa. The coin was introduced in 1937, just a few years after the country had transitioned from being a union of British colonies to a self-governing dominion within the British Empire. Additionally, the coin was minted during World War II, which had a significant impact on South Africa's economy and society. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation until 1947, when it was eventually replaced by a new coin featuring the image of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 116 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 2599740 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 1763800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 2847288 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 2 Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator) 1937-1947 coin.
