© NumisCorner
© NumisCorner
6 Pence - George VI Sextus Rex; SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA
| Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu) | 2.83 g | 19.35 mm |
| Issuer | South Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1950 |
| 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#15269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
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 1948 SUID-AFRIKA
KG
6D
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - George VI (Sextus Rex; SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA) 1948-1950 coin from South Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country. The coin was issued during the reign of King George VI, who was the last British monarch to rule over South Africa. In 1948, the National Party came to power in South Africa, and they began to implement apartheid policies, which were designed to enforce racial segregation and discrimination. This coin is a reminder of a complex and tumultuous period in South African history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1120 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1949 | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1950 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 6 Pence - George VI (Sextus Rex; SOUTH AFRICA - SUID AFRIKA) 1948-1950 coin.
