¼ Penny coin from South Africa (Republic of South Africa, Republiek van Suid-Afrika). The coin was circulated in 1948 - 1950 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: ¼ Penny
Value: 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling = 1/960 Pound (1/960)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1948 - 1950
Year: 1948 - 1950
Numismatic period: Pound (1825 - 1961)
Year demonetized: 03-31-1961
Number of coins: 1
Number of coins: 1
Composition details: 95% Cu, 4.5% Zn, 0.5% Sn
Diameter: 20.2 mm.
Thickness: 1.43 mm.
Weight: 2.83 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Obverse: Portrait of George VI, King of United Kingdom, Great Britain, Northern Ireland and other dominions of Commonwealth from 1936 to 1952
Obverse lettering: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX HP
Obverse translation: George the Sixth King
Reverse: Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans
Edge: Plain
ℹ Themes: Bird, Monarch
👑 Kings: George VI (1936 - 1952)
