1/2 Penny coin from South Africa (Republic of South Africa, Republiek van Suid-Afrika). The coin was circulated in 1951 - 1952 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation. 

Country: South Africa

Continents: Africa

Groupings: Southern Africa

Denomination: 1/2 Penny

Value: ½ Penny

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1951 - 1952

Year: 1951 - 1952

Numismatic period: King George Vi 1937 - 1952

Year demonetized: 03-31-1961

Number of coins: 1

Number of coins: 1

Composition: Bronze

Diameter: 25.6 mm.

Thickness: 1.76 mm.

Weight: 5.67 g.

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Obverse: Portrait Of George Vi (King Of The United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland And Other Dominions Of The Commonwealth From 1936 To 1952) Facing Left

Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX HP

Obverse translation: GEORGE SIXTH KING HP

Reverse: A ship, 'Dromedaris', sailing to right, legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below

Reverse lettering: South·Africa·1951·Suid·Afrika Kg 1/2D

Reverse translation: SOUTH·AFRICA·1951·SOUTH·AFRICA KG 1/2D 

Edge: Smooth

ℹ Themes: Royal Family, Boat Or Watercraft, Monarch

👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)

👑 King: George Vi

👑 Rulers: George Vi