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Proof Coin - 2 Shillings, Southern Rhodesia, 1937
Reg. No: NU 14731
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- Summary:
- Proof 2 Shillings, Issued by Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1937
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 29 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 11.274 g (Weight) |
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| Tagged with: | british empire coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Percy Metcalf, Coin Designer, (1895-1970), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, The Royal Mint, George Kruger Gray, Designer, Painter & Medallist (1880-1943), Early History of London Mints, to 1300, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Proof of Record |
| DateEra: | 1931 AD |
| Denomination: | 2 Shillings |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the King facing left, the bust extends to the edge of the coin; around, GEORGE V KING EMPEROR |
| Reverse Description: | A Sable Antelope at the alert facing left; above, 1937; around, SOUTHERN RHODESIA TWO SHILLINGS; artist's initials, KG, below antelope |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), 1937 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937 |
| Artist: | George Gray - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1932 |
| Artist: | Percy Metcalfe - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937 |
| References: | KM#12 |
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