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2 Shillings - George VI Sextus Rex; 2 Shillings
| 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 | 1948-1950 |
| 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#14730 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA SUID·AFRIKA
19 50
K G
·2 SHILLINGS·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948-1950 South African 2 Shillings coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of 80% silver and 20% copper, which is different from the standard silver composition of 90% silver and 10% copper used in many other coins of the time. This makes it stand out among other coins of its era and adds to its numismatic appeal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sextus Rex; 2 Shillings) 1948-1950 coin.
