Owner Comments:
Obverse:
Young laureate head of Queen Elizabeth II right
Lettering: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Translation: Elizabeth the Second Queen
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse:
Standing female figure leaning on large anchor
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA · 1958 · SUID-AFRIKA
KG 1s
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded
Country South Africa
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1960)
Type Proof
Years 1953-1960
Value 1 Shilling = 1/20 Pound (1/20)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 5.66 g
Diameter 23.7 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 03-31-1961
References KM# 49, Hern# S228-235
Mintage 1700