2 1/2 Shillings - George VI - Type 1 denomination (1948 - 1950)
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Features
| Denomination | 2 1/2 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 39.1 |
| Weight (g) | 14.14 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.24 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.800) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 30.12 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX
HP
GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX
HP
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTH-AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
1950
KG
2½ SHILLINGS
SOUTH-AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
1950
KG
2½ SHILLINGS
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1,600 | Not Common | |
| 1948 | 1,120 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1949 | 1,891 | Not Common | |
| 1949 | 800 | Proof | Not Common |
| 1950 | 5,076 | Not Common | |
| 1950 | 500 | Proof | Rare |