Owner Comments:
Obverse:
Laureate head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
Lettering: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse:
A Protea, a flower native to South Africa, surrounded with 6 lines
Lettering:
SUID-AFRIKA·1953·SOUTH AFRICA
KG 6 D.
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded
Country South Africa
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1960)
Type Proof
Years 1953-1960
Value 6 Pence = 1/2 Shilling = 1/40 Pound (1/40)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 2.83 g
Diameter 19.35 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 03-31-1961
References KM# 48, Hern# S190-197
Mintage 1700