2 1/2 Shillings - Elizabeth II - 1'st Portrait (1953 - 1960)
Features
| Denomination | 2 1/2 Shillings |
| Catalog Number | KM# 51 |
| Weight (g) | 14.14 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.33 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 5.39 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II REGINA
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
ELIZABETH II REGINA
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
SOUTH AFRICA · 19 58 · SUID-AFRIKA
2½ S
KG
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms.
SOUTH AFRICA · 19 58 · SUID-AFRIKA
2½ S
KG
Description:
Crowned Coat of Arms.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2,513,000 | Unknown | |
| 1953 | 6,000 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1954 | 4,249,000 | Unknown | |
| 1954 | 3,150 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1955 | 3,863,000 | Unknown | |
| 1955 | 2,850 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1956 | 2,437,000 | Unknown | |
| 1956 | 1,700 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1957 | 2,137,000 | Unknown | |
| 1957 | 1,130 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1958 | 2,260,000 | Unknown | |
| 1958 | 985 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1959 | 46,000 | Unknown | |
| 1959 | 900 | Proof | Unknown |
| 1960 | 12,000 | Unknown | |
| 1960 | 3,360 | Proof | Unknown |