© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
2½ Shillings - George VI Sextus Rex; 2½ Shillings
| 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 | 1948-1950 |
| Value | 2½ Shillings (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32.3 mm |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#38042 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Crowned shield dividing date, legend above, denomination and engraver's initials below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
1950
KG
2½ SHILLINGS
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1948-1950 South African 2½ Shillings coin is that it was minted with a unique silver composition of 80% silver and 20% copper, which is different from the standard 90% silver and 10% copper composition used in many other coins of the time. This makes it stand out from other coins of the same era and adds to its collectibility.
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 2½ Shillings - George VI (Sextus Rex; 2½ Shillings) 1948-1950 coin.
