Description
Overview
1949 South Africa 5 SHILLING PCGS PL 64 — a circulating Union of South Africa coin from the reign of King George VI. The Union series ran from 1923 to 1960 and represents an important chapter in South African numismatic history, with each denomination bearing the portrait of the reigning British monarch on the obverse.
Design
The obverse bears the portrait of King George VI; the reverse features the traditional South African design appropriate to the denomination.
Specifications
- Country: South Africa (Union)
- Year: 1949
- Denomination: 5 SHILLING
- Metal: Silver
- Portrait: King George VI
- Grade: Pcgs Pl64
- Series: Union of South Africa (1923–1960)
