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Offered here is a 1952 South African 2½ Shillings silver coin featuring the portrait of King George VI. This coin marks one of the final issues under his reign before Queen Elizabeth IIs coinage began. It is a sought-after piece among collectors of Commonwealth and South African pre-decimal coinage.
Details:
Year: 1952
Denomination: 2½ Shillings
Obverse: Portrait of King George VI, legend GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
Reverse: South African coat of arms with bilingual SOUTH AFRICA SUID AFRIKA inscription
Composition: 50% Silver
Diameter: 28.5 mm (approx.)
Weight: 11.31 grams (approx.)
Condition: Very fine to extremely fine, with excellent detail and minimal wear
Collectability:
This 1952 issue holds historical value as one of the last silver coins minted under the Union of South Africa before the change to the Republic. A great addition for any collector of South African or British Commonwealth coins.
