1/2 penny coin from South Africa (Republic of South Africa, Republiek van Suid-Afrika). The coin was circulated in 1928 - 1931 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: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling = 1/480 Pound (1/480)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1928 - 1931
Year: 1928 - 1931
Numismatic period: King George V 1923 - 1936
Year demonetized: 03-31-1961
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25.6 mm.
Thickness: 1.7 mm.
Weight: 5.67 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal (0deg)
Obverse: King George V crowned bust
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR
Obverse translation: George V King Emperor
Reverse: A ship, 'Dromedaris', sailing to right, legend in English and Afrikaans either side, with date above and denomination below
Reverse lettering: 1/2 PENNY, SOUTH AFRICA, ZUID AFRIKA
Edge: Smooth
ℹ Themes: Royal family, Crowns
👑 Kings: George V (1910 - 1936)
👑 Rulers: George V
