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2½ Shillings - George VI Rex Imperator
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 14.14 g | 32.3 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1937-1947 |
| 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#14732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield dividing date, legend above, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA SUID·AFRIKA
19 37
K G
2 ½ SHILLINGS
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937-1947 South African 2½ Shillings coin is that it was minted during World War II, and its production was affected by the war effort. The coin was minted in two different variants: one with a high silver content (80% Ag, 20% Cu) and one with a lower silver content (50% Ag, 50% Cu). The variant with the higher silver content was minted until 1942, when the supply of silver ran low due to the war effort, and the mint switched to the lower silver content variant. This makes the coin an interesting piece of history for collectors and numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 116 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 44 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1939 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 2976006 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 | 1987963 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 | 3179555 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 2½ Shillings - George VI (Rex Imperator) 1937-1947 coin.
