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5 Shillings - George VI 5S
1951 year| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1951 |
| 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#13487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Springbok running right, legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1951·SOUTH AFRICA
CLS
5s
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1951 South African 5 Shillings coin is that it was the first coin to feature the image of King George VI, who had recently ascended to the throne after his brother's abdication. This coin was also the first to be minted in silver, and it has a unique composition of 50% silver and 50% copper, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. Additionally, the coin's weight of 28.28 grams makes it a substantial piece, and its 5 Shillings denomination made it a valuable coin in its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 1483 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Shillings - George VI (5S) 1951 coin.
