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A genuine vintage 1945 South African Half Penny (½d) featuring the left-facing portrait of King George VI with the Latin inscription GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR (George VI, King and Emperor).
The reverse displays the famous sailing ship Dromedaris, representing the arrival of Jan van Riebeeck at the Cape in 1652, with the bilingual legend SOUTH AFRICA SUID AFRIKA and the date split at the top.
This bronze coin is an iconic design from South Africas pre-decimal era and a true collectible piece of history struck during the final years of World War II.
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Coin Details:
Country: South Africa
Year: 1945
Denomination: Half Penny (½d)
Monarch: King George VI
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Weight: 5.67 grams
Edge: Plain
Obverse: Portrait of King George VI facing left
Reverse: Dromedaris ship with date and bilingual country name
Condition: Circulated, with visible toning and age wear consistent with 80 years of history (see photos)
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Collectors Note:
This 1945 issue is part of South Africas WWII-era coinage, minted under British rule. A great addition for collectors of colonial South African coins or fans of maritime-themed designs. Coins from this period are increasingly sought-after in original condition.
