Two and Half Shillings, South Africa, 1947, Silver
South Africa, 1947, Silver Two and Half Shillings(Halfcrown), King George VI(1937 to 1952)
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Varieties:
- 1940,1941, 1942, 1945 – Spacing between the last two numerals.
Coin Specifications
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Country |
South Africa |
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Year |
1947(1937-1952) |
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Value |
2 ½ SHILLINGS , HalfCrown, 2 and Half Shillings, Two and Half Shillings |
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Metal |
1937 to 1950 - Silver 0.800, Copper 0.200(Silver content 11.31gm |
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Weight |
14.13795gm |
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Diameter |
32.30mm |
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Thickness |
2.24mm |
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Obverse Design |
Henry Paget(HP) |
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Reverse Design |
Kruger Gray(KG) |
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Shape |
Round |
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Demonetized |
Yes |
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Obverse |
Portrait of King George VI Lettering: 1937-1947 |
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Reverse |
Shield Lettering: 1937-1950 SOUTH-AFRICA * SUID-AFRIKA * 2 ½ SHILLINGS * 19 <Shield> 47 |
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Edge |
Reeded |
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Mintage |
Proof Mintage |
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1937 |
1,153,619 |
116 |
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1938 |
534,483 |
44 |
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1939 |
132,927 |
30 |
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1940 |
2,976,006 |
/ |
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1941 |
1,987,963 |
./ |
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1942 |
3,179,555 |
/ |
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1943 |
2,097,976 |
104 |
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1944 |
1,360,520 |
150 |
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1945 |
183,406 |
150 |
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1946 |
11,388 |
150 |
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1947 |
6,182 |
2,600 |
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1948 |
2,720 |
1,120 |
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1949 |
2,691 |
800 |
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1950 |
5,5876 |
500 |
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1951 |
785,111 |
2,000 |
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1952 |
2,011,231 |
15,500 |
- Material
- Silver
- Shape
- Round
- Time
- 1900s