2 12 Shillings, South Africa, 1940

2 1/2 Shillings, South Africa, 1940

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 1/2 shilling coin
South Africa, 1940
Obverse Image: Head of King George VI facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR / HP
Reverse Image: Crowned shield.
Reverse Text: SOUTH AFRICA / SUID-AFRIKA / 19 40 / 2 1/2 SHILLINGS / KG
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1940
place used
South Africa
place made
South Africa: Gauteng, Pretoria
Physical Description
silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.19 cm x 3.21 cm; 1/16 in x 1 1/4 in
ID Number
NU.71.105.3891
catalog number
71.105.3891
accession number
297845
Credit Line
Carl H. Jaeschke
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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