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5 Shillings - George VI 300 Years of Cape Town

5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town) - obverse5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town) - reverse

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Features

Issuer South Africa
Król George VI (1936-1952)
Type Circulating commemorative coins
Year 1952
Value 5 Shillings (¼)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Srebro (.500) (50% silver, 50% 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#
12759
References KM# 41
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, Hern# S317
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.

Commemorative issue

300. rocznica założenia KapsztaduAutomatically translated

Obverse

Niekoronowany portret króla Jerzego VI zwrócony w lewo, inicjały grawera poniżej skrótu.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX
HP

Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Drommedaris Jana van Riebeecka wpływający do Zatoki Stołowej, Góra Stołowa w tle.Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1652-1952·SOUTH AFRICA
VOC
MW
*5s*

Unabridged legend: Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie

Designer: Marion Walgate

Edge

TrzcinaAutomatically translated

5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town) -  obverse

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Mint

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

Comments

6 kwietnia 1652 r. Jan van Riebeeck przybył do Zatoki Stołowej, aby założyć nową holenderską kolonię zlokalizowaną na terenie dzisiejszego Kapsztadu.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC References Frequency
1952  Photo 1 710 000 $ 40 $ 40 $ 40 $ 40 $ 50 $ 50 $ 52 Hern# S317
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%
1952  Photo 15 500 $ 81 Hern# S317
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) Prooflike 5%

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Bullion value: USD 31.43 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2223 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.
Actual srebro weight: 0.455 oz
Current srebro price: 69.13 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 196
Lot 1815
Internet Archive
29 May 2026 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 38.14
(EUR 33.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 194
Lot 1349
Internet Archive
15 May 2026 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 33.52
(EUR 29.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 188
Lot 2039
Internet Archive
27 Mar 2026 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 26.59
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 182
Lot 2647
Internet Archive
6 Feb 2026 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 34.68
(EUR 30.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 174
Lot 1541
Internet Archive
15 Nov 2025 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 20.81
(EUR 18.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 171
Lot 2891
Internet Archive
10 Oct 2025 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 32.37
(EUR 28.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Heritage Auctions
2024 June 16 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61390
Lot 22315
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2024 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 128
Lot 1629
Internet Archive
3 Jun 2024 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 19.65
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 120
Lot 667
Internet Archive
13 Apr 2024 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 23.12
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Shillings - George VI (300 Years of Cape Town)
Katz
Auction 119
Lot 2225
Internet Archive
30 Mar 2024 1952 – Hern# S317 UNC USD 20.81
(EUR 18.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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