The stunning South African Union 5 Shilling (Crown)

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  • Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
  • 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!
    #southafrican
    #numismatics

КОМЕНТАРІ • 21

  • @petercollingwood522
    @petercollingwood522 27 днів тому +1

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

  • @evelynvanzyl9535
    @evelynvanzyl9535 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @penniesshillings  2 роки тому +1

      ...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
      @pappasix7330 2 роки тому +1

      @@penniesshillings noted wth thanks, I have some pennies

  • @peterperigoe9231
    @peterperigoe9231 2 роки тому

    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commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1916 rising, this coin did not prove popular as a higher denomination and was withdrawn with over half melted down.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
      @penniesshillings  2 роки тому

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

  • @Earlycelebjuice
    @Earlycelebjuice 8 місяців тому +1

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

  • @Numischannel
    @Numischannel 5 місяців тому

    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
    @joeydebeer553 Рік тому +1

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

  • @hendo19742
    @hendo19742 2 роки тому +2

    MOERSE GROOT COIN!😳🇿🇦🇬🇧🇿🇦🇬🇧👍👍

  • @reprimand33
    @reprimand33 Рік тому +1

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

    • @penniesshillings
      @penniesshillings  Рік тому

      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
    @gopaulangappan8407 Рік тому +1

    What is the going price of the 1947 five shillings coins

    • @penniesshillings
      @penniesshillings  Рік тому +1

      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
    @user-ur6oq7pe5h Рік тому +1

    I have 2 Eurro 2002

  • @michaeldescande8931
    @michaeldescande8931 Рік тому

    I have 3 of the 1952

  • @ambrovanwyk6522
    @ambrovanwyk6522 3 місяці тому

    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.

  • @itsrealeasy2430
    @itsrealeasy2430 11 місяців тому

    How can i contact you

    • @penniesshillings
      @penniesshillings  11 місяців тому

      There is an email address in the about section (using browser). Please note I do not buy raw coins.