2 Shillings - George V

Features

Issuer	South Africa
Król	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1931-1936
Value	2 Shillings (⅒)
Currency	Pound (1825-1961)
Composition	Srebro (.800) (80%Ag, 20%Cu)
Weight	11.31 g
Diameter	28.7 mm
Thickness	2.11 mm
Shape	Okrągły
Technique	Frezowana
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 March 1961
Number	N# 24473
References	KM# 22 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Hern# S244-249 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

Ukoronowane popiersie króla Jerzego V w lewo, legenda wokół, inicjały grawera na skrócie. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
B.M.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Ozdobna ćwiartowana tarcza dzieląca datę, legenda wokół, nominał i inicjały grawera poniżej. Automatically translated

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA SUID-AFRIKA
19 31
K G
2 SHILLINGS

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Trzcina Automatically translated

Mint

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

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Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	References		Frequency
Undetermined
1931	445							Hern# S244 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# S244 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.	(en) Proof	0.7%
1932	1 315 485	$ 23	$ 30	$ 30	$ 35	$ 58	$ 150	Hern# S245 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# S245 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.	(en) Proof	1.1%
1933	890 591		$ 27	$ 31				Hern# S246 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%
1933	20							Hern# S246 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.	(en) Proof	1.3%
1934	558 947		$ 25	$ 50				Hern# S247 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%
1934	24							Hern# S247 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.	(en) Proof	0.9%
1935	553 589	$ 12	$ 19	$ 39	$ 53	$ 87		Hern# S248 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.		21%
1935	20							Hern# S248 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.	(en) Proof	0.9%
1936	669 397			$ 36	$ 84			Hern# S249 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%
1936	40							Hern# S249 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.	(en) Proof	0.9%

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Bullion value: USD 21.23 Search tips

This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of srebro at 2346 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual srebro weight: 0.291 oz

Current srebro price: 72.98 USD/oz (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 16 The Dr. Hezi Shami Ph.D Type Set Collection of Great Britain and her Colonies Showcase Auction 61435 Lot 24154	16 Sep 2024	1932 – Hern# S245	UNC (NGC MS63)	USD 139.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232427 Lot 61350	27 Jun 2024	1932 – Hern# S245	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232228 Lot 62606	7 Jul 2022	1932 – Hern# S245	UNC (PCGS MS64)	USD 384.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 123 Lot 1751	27 Apr 2024	1932 – Hern# S245	VF	USD 17.41 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium) 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 24062	15 Sep 2025	1934 – Hern# S247	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2025 May 18 Spotlight: British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61508 Lot 22184	18 May 2025	1935 – Hern# S248	AU (NGC AU50)	USD 84.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 188 Lot 2031	27 Mar 2026	1936 – Hern# S249	AU	USD 33.67 (EUR 29.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 77 Lot 613	11 Feb 2023	1936 – Hern# S249	VF	USD 40.63 (EUR 35.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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