½ Penny coin from South Africa (Republic of South Africa, Republiek van Suid-Afrika). The coin was circulated in 1951 - 1952 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: South Africa
Continents: Africa
Groupings: Southern Africa
Denomination: ½ Penny
Value: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling = 1/480 Pound (1/480)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1951 - 1952
Year: 1951 - 1952
Numismatic period: Pound (1825 - 1961)
Year demonetized: 03-31-1961
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Diameter: 25.6 mm.
Thickness: 1.76 mm.
Weight: 5.67 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Portrait of George VI (king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and other dominions of the Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952)
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX HP
Obverse translation: GEORGE SIXTH KING HP
Reverse: A ship, 'Dromedaris', sailing to right, legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below
Reverse translation: SOUTH·AFRICA·1951·SOUTH·AFRICA KG 1/2D
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Monarch, Boat and ship
👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)
