2 Shillings - George VI 2S

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1951-1952
Value	2 Shillings (⅒)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.500) (50%Ag, 50%Cu)
Weight	11.31 g
Diameter	28.7 mm
Thickness	2.32 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 3595
References	KM# 38.2 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S264-265 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.

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Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around, engraver's initials below truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Translation: King George the Sixth

Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Ornate quartered shield dividing date, legend around, denomination and engraver's initials below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1952·SOUTH AFRICA
K G
2S

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)

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Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1951	730 286			$ 23			$ 41	Hern# S264 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		28%
1951	2 000							Hern# S264 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	1.5%
1952	3 569 881	$ 14	$ 17	$ 22	$ 22	$ 26	$ 34	Hern# S265 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.		79%
1952	15 500						$ 25	Hern# S265 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9^th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa.	Proof	8%

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Bullion value: USD 13.22 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 2338 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 0.182 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 94 Lot 2314	30 Aug 2023	1951 – Hern# S264	UNC	USD 17.40 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 194 Lot 1347	15 May 2026	1952 – Hern# S265	UNC	USD 64.95 (EUR 56.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2035	27 Mar 2026	1952 – Hern# S265	UNC	USD 23.20 (EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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