1952 South Africa .500 Silver Crown – Uncirculated
£35.00
Uncirculated 1952 South Africa .500 Silver Crown commemorating the 300th anniversary of the founding of Cape Town. Features George VI obverse and Van Riebeeck’s ship reverse with bilingual legend, 5s denomination and date 1652–1952.
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The 1952 South Africa .500 Silver Crown was issued to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the founding of Cape Town (1652–1952). This tricentennial crown is one of the most iconic mid‑century Commonwealth silver issues, struck in .500 silver and widely collected for its bold historical design.
The obverse features the bare‑head portrait of King George VI, engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget with the lettering GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX .
The reverse depicts Jan van Riebeeck’s ship, the Dromedaris, sailing left — the vessel that brought him to the Cape in 1652. Surrounding the design is the bilingual legend: SOUTH AFRICA / SUID‑AFRIKA Below the ship appears the denomination “5s”, and above it the tricentennial date pair “1652 – 1952”.
This reverse is one of the most recognisable motifs in South African numismatics and directly ties the coin to the tricentennial celebration.
Uncirculated examples retain strong lustre and sharply defined detail, making them ideal for type collections, Commonwealth crown sets, or historical commemorative displays.
- Country: South Africa
- Year: 1952
- Denomination: 5 Shillings (5s)
- Metal: .500 Silver
- Weight: 28.28g
- Diameter: 38.6mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Obverse: King George VI portrait
- Reverse: Van Riebeeck’s ship with bilingual legend, 5s denomination and 1652–1952 date
- Theme: 300th Anniversary of the Founding of Cape Town
- Mintage: 2,000,000
- Grade: Uncirculated
- Classification: Commonwealth silver crown
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