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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 
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
