1952 SA proof 2.5 shilling...

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  1. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

    Just got this 1952 2 1/2 proof Silver shilling. Nicely toned proof, and a mintage of only 16,000. Liked the toning and fits my Foreign Silver kick right now:

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  3. doug444

    doug444 STAMPS and POSTCARDS too!

    More rare than you think! Most savaged by 60+ years of South Africa's climate; no protective packaging in those days. Same for Southern Rhodesia's high-end coinage.
     
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  4. Johndoe2000$

    Johndoe2000$ Well-Known Member

    Nice looking coin, and I agree with above post, the condition must be very scarce. Nice score.
     
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  5. Nathan401

    Nathan401 Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

    Awesome!! I love all the South African silvers. Great mintage numbers on most.
     
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  6. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

    Thanks for mentioning that. I also picked up this One Shilling proof from 1954, with a mintage of 3150 for a very reasonable price:

    1954 SA 1.jpg 1954 SA-2.jpg
     
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  8. rooman9

    rooman9 Lovin Shiny Things

    Love the shilling design. One of the best ones I think.
     
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  9. onecenter

    onecenter Member

    Extremely beautiful specimen! It is superior to the full proof set I own.
     
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  10. stldanceartist

    stldanceartist Minister of Silly Walks

    Nice! It goes with my 1954 PL 5 Shilling, also a 65:

    South Africa - 1954 5 Shillings NGC PL65 copy.jpg

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  11. Numismat

    Numismat World coin enthusiast

    These low mintage SA proofs are undervalued and under appreciated at present IMO. Nice pickup :)
     
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  12. Morgandude11

    Morgandude11 As long as it's Silver, I'm listening

    Thanks a lot. Think I am going to seriously collect the 2, 21/2, and a few 5 shilling proofs from SA. They are attractive, low mintage, and except for a few dates, reasonably priced. Thanks for the positive advice!
     
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