1 Shilling - George V Suid Afrika

Features

Issuer	South Africa
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1931-1936
Value	1 Shilling (1⁄20)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Silver (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu)
Weight	5.66 g
Diameter	23.6 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 70370
References	KM# 17.3 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S206-211 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

Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around, engraver's initials on truncation.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Translation: George the Fifth King Emperor

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Woman and anchor within inner circle with legend around, date above, denomination below, engraver's initials lower right below draperies.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SOUTH·AFRICA· 1936 ·SUID·AFRIKA
KG
SHILLING

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Comments

Main difference between 17.2 and 17.3 is an inscription on reverse "ZUID" VS "SUID"

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Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1931	6 603							Hern# S206 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.		3%
1931	62							Hern# S206 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	0.8%
1932	2 536 600	$ 10	$ 18	$ 18	$ 24	$ 51	$ 200	Hern# S207 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.		49%
1932	12							Hern# S207 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	1.0%
1933	1 463 415	$ 12	$ 12	$ 23	$ 28	$ 74	$ 280	Hern# S208 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.		27%
1933	20							Hern# S208 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	0.7%
1934	821 019		$ 19	$ 22				Hern# S209 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.		20%
1934	24							Hern# S209 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	0.7%
1935	685 177			$ 28			$ 450	Hern# S210 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.		18%
1935	20							Hern# S210 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	0.6%
1936	692 641		$ 11	$ 22	$ 26			Hern# S211 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.		22%
1936	40							Hern# S211 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	0.8%

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Actual silver weight: 0.146 oz

Current silver price: 73.38 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2025 August 27 - 29 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3125 Lot 32053	27 Aug 2025	1932 – Hern# S207	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 1320.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 May 18 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61508 Lot 22183	18 May 2025	1932 – Hern# S207	UNC (PCGS MS62)	USD 114.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232048 Lot 64501	25 Nov 2020	1932 – Hern# S207	UNC (NGC MS64+)	USD 192.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 15 Spotlight: South Africa World Coins featuring The Gatsby Collection of South African Coinage Showcase Auction 61548 Lot 24060	15 Sep 2025	1932 – Hern# S207	AU	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 15 Spotlight: South Africa World Coins featuring The Gatsby Collection of South African Coinage Showcase Auction 61548 Lot 24058	15 Sep 2025	1933 – Hern# S208	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 34597	5 Sep 2019	1933 – Hern# S208	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 300.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 61 Lot 671	7 Jun 2022	1934 – Hern# S209	AU	USD 29.03 (EUR 25.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312 Lot 64551	16 Mar 2023	1935 – Hern# S210	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232120 Lot 63589	19 May 2021	1935 – Hern# S210	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 504.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 September 15 Spotlight: South Africa World Coins featuring The Gatsby Collection of South African Coinage Showcase Auction 61548 Lot 24059	15 Sep 2025	1936 – Hern# S211	UNC (NGC MS65)	USD 360.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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