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5 Shillings - George VI Sextus Rex; 5 Shillings
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1950 |
| 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#11620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Springbok running right, legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1949·SUID-AFRIKA
CLS
5 SHILLINGS
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Prooflike types, otherwise known as SS (Specially Select), are often difficult to distinguish from the proofs although SS coins will often have 'brush marks' in the fields.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Shillings - George VI coin from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1948, just a year after the National Party came to power, and it was minted until 1950, the year that the apartheid system was formally established. This means that the coin represents a unique moment in South African history, as it was issued during a period of transition from a relatively more liberal government to a regime that would go on to enforce strict racial segregation and discrimination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Sextus Rex; 5 Shillings) 1948-1950 coin.
