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A beautiful lot of 5 original South African bronze coins, dating from 1950 to 1959, featuring King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II portraits. These coins display the famous Sailing Ship design on the reverse a South African classic that represents the Dromedaris, one of Jan van Riebeecks ships that arrived at the Cape in 1652.
The set includes both 1 Penny (1d) and ½ Penny (½d) coins from the late pre-decimal era, making it a lovely glimpse into South Africas colonial coinage period.
Lot Contents:
4 × 1 Penny coins (195019521939) King George VI obverse
1 × ½ Penny coin (1959) Queen Elizabeth II obverse
Coin Details:
Country: South Africa
Years: 19501959
Denominations: ½ Penny (½d), 1 Penny (1d)
Metal: Bronze
Diameter: 2531 mm
Obverse Designs:
King George VI (GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX)
Queen Elizabeth II (ELIZABETH II REGINA)
Reverse Design: Sailing ship Dromedaris
Mint: South African Mint, Pretoria
Condition: Circulated (Fine to VF, some with natural patina and toning)
Highlights:
5 genuine pre-decimal bronze coins (1950s)
Mix of King George VI & Queen Elizabeth II issues
Classic Sailing Ship reverse design
Excellent for vintage SA coin collections or resale
