Owner Comments:
Obverse: Elizabeth II head right
Lettering: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth the Second Queen
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse:
Cape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Afrikaans
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1960·SOUTH AFRICA
KG 1/4D.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Smooth
Country South Africa
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1960)
Type Proof
Years 1953-1960
Value 1/4 Penny = 1/48 Shilling = 1/960 Pound (1/960)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Bronze
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 20.2 mm
Thickness 1.43 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 03-31-1961
References KM# 44, Hern# S34-41
Mintage 1,700