South Africa 5 shillings silver coin KGVI 1952 NGC PL67

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South Africa 5 shillings silver coin KGVI 1952 NGC PL67
 
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1952
Value 5 Shillings = ¼ Pound
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 3.06 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 31 March 1961
Number N# 12759 
References KM# 41, Hern# S317

Commemorative issue

300th anniversary of the founding of Capetown

Obverse

His Majesty, King George VI of England, in profile facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget Read more on Wikipedia

 

Reverse

Jan van Riebeeck's three-master, Drommedaris, sails into Table Bay on April 6, 1652, to establish a new colony. Table Mountain is in the background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1652-1952·SOUTH AFRICA
*5s*
MW VOC