6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
| Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) | 2.83 g | 19.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1953-1960 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19.35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 6 groups of bars, date above, legend around, denomination below, engraver's initials either side of stem.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1953·SOUTH AFRICA
KG
6 D.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 from South Africa is that it was the first coin to feature the image of Queen Elizabeth II on South African currency. This coin was introduced in 1953, just a year after Elizabeth II's coronation, and it replaced the previous coin that featured King George VI. The coin's design was created by the South African artist and sculptor, Cecil Skotnes, and it features a young Queen Elizabeth II wearing a crown and facing to the left. The coin's silver composition and relatively low mintage make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 3150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 2850 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 1700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1130 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 985 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 950 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 3360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - Elizabeth II (1st portrait) 1953-1960 coin.
