Owner Comments:
Obverse:
The 1st portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right and lettering above around the rim
Lettering: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse:
A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 3 lines.
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1959·SUID-AFRIKA
K G 3D.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Plain
Country South Africa
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1960)
Type Proof
Years 1953-1960
Value 3 Pence = 1/4 Shilling = 1/80 Pound (1/80)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 1.414 g
Diameter 16.3 mm
Thickness 0.99 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 03-31-1961
References KM# 47, Hern# S152-159
Mintage 1700