1/4 Penny - George V (1923 - 1936)
Features
| Denomination | 1/4 Penny |
| Catalog Number | KM# 12 |
| Weight (g) | 2.83 |
| Diameter (mm) | 20.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.43 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
Description:
Crowned King George V facing left.
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
Description:
Crowned King George V facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTH · AFRICA · 1923 · ZUID AFRIKA
KG
*1/4 PENNY 1/4*
Description:
Two English Sparrows, facing each other, on a branch of leaves and berries. Beaded circle around the rim. Name of country (bilingual legend), date and denomination in digits.
SOUTH · AFRICA · 1923 · ZUID AFRIKA
KG
*1/4 PENNY 1/4*
Description:
Two English Sparrows, facing each other, on a branch of leaves and berries. Beaded circle around the rim. Name of country (bilingual legend), date and denomination in digits.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 33,000 | Common | |
| 1923 | 1,402 | Proof | Rare |
| 1924 | 95,000 | Common | |
| 1926 | 16 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1928 | 64,000 | Common | |
| 1930 | 6,560 | Rare | |
| 1931 | 154,000 | Common | |
| 1931 | 62 | Proof | Rare |
| 1932 | 105,000 | Common | |
| 1932 | 12 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1933 | 76 | Very Rare | |
| 1933 | 20 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1934 | 52 | Very Rare | |
| 1934 | 24 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1935 | 61,000 | Common | |
| 1935 | 20 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1936 | 43 | Very Rare | |
| 1936 | 40 | Proof` | Very Rare |