The stunning South African Union 5 Shilling (Crown)

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The South African Union 5 shillings (crown) is a BIG coin, a really really BIG coin! It has a rich history during its glory years from 1947 until 1960, featuring the Springbok for the very first time as well as some interesting commerative designs.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Specifications of the coin
02:38 Designs, obverse and reverse
06:02 Key dates
06:42 Example coins: MS64 1947
07:13 Example coins: MS63 1949
07:27 Example coins: MS63 1951
07:37 Example coins: MS62 1960
07:54 Current NGC Population Counts
08:00 Thank you!
Thank you for your interest!
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@petercollingwood522 Ай бұрын

I have only two of these in my collection. Both 1952.

@evelynvanzyl9535 2 жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed the series. Just sad that my 5 shillings dissapeared. Looking forward to your next lot of videos. Through you I have learned so much which is truly appreciated. Thanks again for all your hard work.

@penniesshillings 2 жыл бұрын

...the pleasure was mine! Bid-or-buy often has crowns at very reasonable prices. I suggest that you look for a nice coin there (especially on crazy Wednesday) - you never know! Thank you for you kind words of motivation and you interest.

@pappasix7330 2 жыл бұрын

@@penniesshillings noted wth thanks, I have some pennies

@peterperigoe9231 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the better presentations on coins I've viewed. I liked the way you compared the intrinsic bullion value of the coin, i.e. its actual silver content to the silver value in todays market. I live in the Republic of Ireland, in 1928 we replaced the UK coinage with our own £, s, & d. of the same size and weight but the silver coins had a higher silver content 0.750 silver than the UK equivalent 0.500, which were accepted alongside the Irish issue. Our highest issue was the 2/6d and we didn't produce a crown. We did issue a 10/- 0.833 silver in 1966 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1916 rising, this coin did not prove popular as a higher denomination and was withdrawn with over half melted down. The Crown 5/- is an impressive coin, it is bigger than our 10/- coin there is something about the Crown maybe it's just its sheer presence. We went decimal in 1970 and joined the € in 2002, so I have spent 3 different currencies in the one country.

@penniesshillings 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this! So much here that I didn't know. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this.

@Earlycelebjuice 9 ай бұрын

Make a video regarding stacking 1oz silver vs 100g bars

@Numischannel 5 ай бұрын

I only collect South African coins by type and sub-type but not by date. Unfortunately in Argentina South African coins in circulated grades are way more expensive than in your country (as usually happens) but comparatively you got the chance to get a very high grade coin for the same or almost the same price as, say, a VF coin. Still I need farthings of George V, that seem to be very scarce in general, and of Elizabeth II, which I refuse to pay the prices they ask for them 😅. On the other hand, crowns and the large 50c pieces are rather plentiful and they usually come in nice grade, I have all types of them, but of course they are considerable more expensive than their bullion value.

@joeydebeer553 Жыл бұрын

I have a 1954 5shilling (crown), 1960 5 shilling (crown) 1954 half crown

@hendo19742 2 жыл бұрын

MOERSE GROOT COIN!😳🇿🇦🇬🇧🇿🇦🇬🇧👍👍

@penniesshillings 2 жыл бұрын

Lekker lag ek nou!

@reprimand33 2 жыл бұрын

What will be good price point for these proof and MS coins?

@penniesshillings 2 жыл бұрын

I should actually make a video on that as well. The year plays an important role here. A graded MS or PF 1959 should go for around R7K+. The more common 1948 (also graded in high PF or MS) around R1000. It varies wildly.

@gopaulangappan8407 Жыл бұрын

What is the going price of the 1947 five shillings coins

@penniesshillings Жыл бұрын

Hi there. It depends heavily on condition. The coin is 80% silver, so at least R180 for any condition. For an UNC around R500 and up to R3000 for a high MS graded coin.

@user-ur6oq7pe5h Жыл бұрын

I have 2 Eurro 2002

@michaeldescande8931 Жыл бұрын

I have 3 of the 1952

@penniesshillings Жыл бұрын

Lovely coins!

@ambrovanwyk6522 3 ай бұрын

Die arm man se Kruger rand. Mens kry baie beter waarde met hierdie munte as die silver Kruger en jy het dan ook die voorreg om 'n stukkie van ons geskiedenis te bewaar.