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5 Shillings - George VI 300 Years of Cape Town
1952 year| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1952 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.06 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12759 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Jan van Riebeeck's three-master, Drommedaris, sails into Table Bay on 6 April 1652, to establish a new Dutch colony located at what is now Cape Town. Table Mountain is in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1652-1952·SOUTH AFRICA
VOC
MW
*5s*
Unabridged legend: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie
Translation: Dutch East India Company
Designer: Marion Walgate
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Cape Town, which was founded in 1652 by the Dutch East India Company. The coin's design features an image of King George VI on one side and a depiction of the city's famous Table Mountain on the other. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 15500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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