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5 Shillings - George VI Rex Imperator
1947 year| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%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#10629 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Springbok running right, legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1947·SUID-AFRICA
CLS
5 SHILLINGS
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1947 South African 5 Shillings coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin features an image of King George VI, who reigned from 1936 until his death in 1952. However, the coin was minted in 1947, just one year before the National Party came to power in South Africa and introduced the apartheid system, which would have a profound impact on the country's society and economy. This coin is a reminder of a complex and tumultuous period in South African history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 5600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Rex Imperator) 1947 coin.
