King George V (1865–1936)
Category
Coins and medals
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silver
Measurements
32 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
South Africa
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32473.2
Summary
South African milled silver 2½ shilling coin. On obverse head of George V imperially crowned. Around rim: GEORGIUS REX IMPERATOR. On reverse, shield of arms of South Africa surmounted by imperial crown and dated 1924 on either side. Around rim: SOUTH AFRICA. ZUID AFRIKA. 2½ SHILLINGS 2½. Coin collection.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.