1941 SOUTH RHODESIA HALFCROWN

1941 Southern Rhodesia Halfcrown in EF Condition

Price: £60
Holder: Hartberger

Description: This 1941 Southern Rhodesia half crown, featuring King George VI, is in Extremely Fine (EF) condition and comes securely housed in a Hartberger holder. This coin is a remarkable piece of history, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Mintage and Catalogue References:

• Mintage: Approximately 1,240,000¹
• Catalogue References: KM# 15, Schön# 15¹

Metal Content and Weight:

• Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper¹
• Weight: 14.14 grams¹

Coin Alignment and Design:

• Alignment: Medal alignment (↑↑)²
• Obverse Design: Crowned bust of King George VI facing left, designed by Percy Metcalfe²
• Reverse Design: Crowned shield with pick, denomination below, and the name at the top, designed by George Kruger Gray²

Historical Facts:

• Southern Rhodesia: This region, now known as Zimbabwe, was a British colony from 1923 to 1980.
• King George VI: The coin features the portrait of King George VI, who reigned from 1936 to 1952.
• Design Significance: The reverse design with the crowned shield and pick symbolizes the mining industry, which was a significant part of Southern Rhodesia’s economy².