A South African sixpence dated 1934, issued during the reign of King George V and struck in 80% silver.
The obverse features the King’s crowned bust facing left, surrounded by the Latin inscription “GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR”, meaning “George V, King and Emperor.”
The reverse displays a protea flower, framed by six groups of parallel bars forming a geometric border. Around the design are the country names “SOUTH AFRICA” and “SUID-AFRIKA” in English and Afrikaans, with the date above and the denomination “6D” below.
Issued during the Union of South Africa’s pre-decimal currency period, this coin combines a royal portrait with a distinctive South African floral design. An interesting addition to a world coin collection, particularly for collectors of silver coins, George V coinage or South African history.
- Country: South Africa
- Year: 1934
- Monarch: George V
- Denomination: Sixpence / 6d
- Composition: .800 silver (80% silver)
- Standard minted weight: 2.83 g; actual weight not measured
- Diameter: approximately 19.4 mm
Condition: Circulated, with noticeable wear to the King’s portrait, surface marks and patchy dark toning or residue on both sides. The protea, geometric border, date and reverse lettering remain visible. Not professionally graded; please examine both photographs to assess condition.
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