👌1958 SILVER FIVE SHILLINGS (CROWN) LOW MINTAGE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE

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highly collectable 1958 Union of South Africa Five Shillings, featuring the youthful laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and Coert Steynbergs iconic running springbok design on the reverse.

This impressive crown-sized coin was struck in 50% silver and contains approximately 14.14 grams of pure silver. Its large format, classic bilingual legends and famous springbok design make it a desirable addition to any South African Union or silver-coin collection.

Specifications

• Date: 1958
• Denomination: Five Shillings
• Metal: 50% silver
• Weight: 28.28 g
• Pure silver content: 14.14 g
• Diameter: 38.61 mm
• Mintage: 233,000 circulation coins
• Reference: KM#52
• Obverse designer: Mary Gillick
• Reverse designer: Coert Laurens Steynberg
• Alignment: Medal
• Edge: Reeded

The coin retains strong, clearly defined lettering, springbok detail and portrait features. However, numerous fine surface lines are visible on both sides, indicating circulation and possibly an earlier cleaning. It should therefore be sold as a circulation strike, not as Proof or Prooflike.