Owner Comments:
Obverse:
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right
Lettering: ELIZABETH II REGINA
Engraver: Mary Gillick
Reverse:
Crowned shield of South Africa surrounded by legend
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA·1953·SUID-AFRIKA K G 2½ S
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge: Reeded
Country South Africa
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-1960)
Type Proof
Years 1953-1960
Value 2 1/2 Shillings = 1/2 Crown = 1/8 Pound (1/8)
Currency Pound (1825-1961)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 14.14 g
Diameter 32.3 mm
Thickness 2.24 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 03-31-1961
References KM# 51, Hern# S304-311
Mintage 1700