1/4 Penny - George V 1/4 Penny 1/4

€70,359.00
IssuerSouth Africa
Year1923-1924
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/4 Penny (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound (1825-1961)
CompositionBronze
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions20.2 mm
Thickness1.43 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to31 March 1961
Reference(s) KM#12.1, Hern#S1-3
Obverse descriptionKing George V crowned bust left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR B.M.
(Translation: George V King Emperor)
Reverse descriptionCape Sparrows perched on acacia branch within circle, date above and denomination below, legend in English and Dutch
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSOUTH·AFRICA·1923·ZUID AFRIKA KG * 1/4 PENNY 1/4 *
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1923  - Hern#S1/2 - 32 800
1923  - Hern#S1/2; Proof - 1 402
1924  - Hern#S3 - 94 838
Catalog ID2769318390
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