SOUTH AFRICA UNION SERIES DESIGN CHANGES - BAKEWELL COLLECTION
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
| Item Description: |
PENNY 1948 S.africa |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 65 Red |
| Owner: |
ROBBAKE12157 |
Owner Comments:
The only design change was made to the obverse inscription which now read GEORGIVS SEXTUS REX. This change was made because the king could no longer add emperor "imperator" to his title since Great Britain was no longer considered an empire in 1948. This design remained in use until 1952 when the king passed away.