Summary
Proof 1/2 Crown, Issued by Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1937
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR; artist's initials, PM, below neck truncation
Reverse Description
Shield of Arms of Southern Rhodesia surmounted by the Royal Crown, a ribbon passes behind the shiels and bears the letters GV on the left and RI on the right; around above, SOUTHERN 1937 RHODESIA (the date being divided by the cross at the top of the crown); around below, HALF CROWN; artist's initials, KG, divided by base of shield
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1937 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
32 mm (Outside Diameter), 14.146 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#13
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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