Summary
Proof 1 Shilling, Issued by Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1939
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing left; around, GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR, artist's initials, KG, below neck truncation
Reverse Description
The crest of the Arms of Southern Rhodesia, the bird from a carving discovered at Great Zimbabwe; the bird divides the date 1939; around, SOUTHERN RHODESIA ONE SHILLING; the artist's initials, KG, below the bird
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1939 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
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.656 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#18
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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