5 Shillings - George VI Rex Imperator
Features
| Issuer |
South Africa
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|---|---|
| Król |
George VI (1936-1952)
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| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1947 |
| Value | 5 Shillings (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1825-1961) |
| Composition | Srebro (.800) (80% silver, 20% copper) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.06 mm |
| Shape | Okrągły |
| Technique | Frezowana |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 March 1961 |
| Number | N# 10629 |
| References | KM# 31 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
Obverse
Niekoronowany portret króla Jerzego VI zwrócony w lewo, inicjały grawera poniżej skrótu.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR
HP
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Springbok biegnący w prawo, data powyżej, nominał poniżej, inicjały grawera w prawym dolnym rogu.
Script: łaciński
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1947·SUID-AFRICA
CLS
5 SHILLINGS
Engraver: Coert Laurens Steynberg
Edge
Trzcina
Mint
Pretoria, South Africa (1890-1902, 1923-1992)See also
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | References | Frequency | ||||||
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| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1947 | 
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300 000 | $ 62 | $ 62 | $ 66 | $ 67 | $ 88 | Hern# S312 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
94% | ||||||
| 1947 |
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5 600 | $ 170 | Hern# S312 Brian Hern, Peter Wilson (ed.), Henk Loots (ed.); 2017. Hern's Handbook on South African Coins and Patterns 2017/18 (9th Edition). Gary Levitan, Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa. |
(en) Proof | 4% | |||||||||
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Bullion value: USD 49.28
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2178 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.727 oz
Current srebro price: 67.75 USD/oz (see silver price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
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Katz Auction 194 Lot 1345 
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15 May 2026 | 1947 – Hern# S312 | UNC |
USD 97.95
(EUR 85.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 166 Lot 2058
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16 Aug 2025 | 1947 – Hern# S312 | UNC |
USD 48.40
(EUR 42.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 154 Lot 2186
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12 Apr 2025 | 1947 – Hern# S312 | UNC |
USD 44.94
(EUR 39.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Katz Auction 146 Lot 3324
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14 Dec 2024 | 1947 – Hern# S312 | UNC |
USD 38.03
(EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions 2024 September 16 The Dr. Hezi Shami Ph.D Type Set Collection of Great Britain and her Colonies Showcase Auction 61435 Lot 24202
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16 Sep 2024 | 1947 – Hern# S312 | UNC |
The lot includes several items. |
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Katz Auction 106 Lot 577
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27 Dec 2023 | 1947 – Hern# S312 | AU |
USD 18.44
(EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232616 Lot 63439
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9 Apr 2026 | 1947 – Hern# S312 – (en) Proof |
UNC (PCGS PR67) |
USD 1159.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232614 Lot 61312
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26 Mar 2026 | 1947 – Hern# S312 – (en) Proof |
UNC (NGC PR65) |
USD 129.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232613 Lot 64228
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19 Mar 2026 | 1947 – Hern# S312 – (en) Proof |
UNC (NGC PR65) |
USD 119.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232609 Lot 64282
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19 Feb 2026 | 1947 – Hern# S312 – (en) Proof |
UNC (NGC PR65) |
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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