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6 Pence - George V ZUID-AFRIKA 6 PENCE
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 2.83 g | 19.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1925-1930 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%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#8448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
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:
SOUTH-AFRICA 1927 ZUID-AFRIKA
KG
·6 PENCE·
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 6 Pence coin from South Africa, minted between 1925 and 1930, features an image of King George V on one side and a sprig of mint on the other. This coin was made of silver (.800) and weighs 2.83 grams. It's interesting to note that the coin's silver content was reduced from .925 to .800 during this time period, likely due to the economic pressures of the Great Depression. Despite this change, the coin's design remained largely unchanged, with the exception of a slight modification to the obverse (front) side of the coin to accommodate the new silver content.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 79231 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 16 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 1547788 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 783885 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 14 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George V (ZUID-AFRIKA 6 PENCE) 1925-1930 coin.
