5 Shilling of George VI
Country South Africa, King George VI (1936-1952),Type Standard circulation coin,Years 1948-1950,
Value 5 Shillings = 1 Crown = 1/4 Pound (1/4),Currency Pound (1825-1961),Composition Silver (.800)Shape Round,Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑,Demonetized 03-31-1961,Obverse Bust of George VI facing left,Lettering:GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX HP,Translation:George the Sixth King HP,Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget ,Reverse Springbok in the center, date above, value below.,Lettering:SOUTH AFRICA·1949·SUID-AFRIKA CLS 5 SHILLINGS,Translation:South Africa 1948 South Africa CLS
5 Shillings,Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg,Edge Reeded. (Source:https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11620.html)
Measurement:
Weight:28.18,Diameter:38.82,Thickness:2.68x
Accession Number:
LDM.2020.5.3
Provenance or region:
South Africa