½ Penny 1928-1931 [South Africa]

Coins-Africa

Reverse
In the central part, within a smaller circle, a three-masted sailing ship facing right is depicted; below the ship's bow is the monogram 'KG' – the mark of engraver George Edward Kruger-Gray. Around the edge of the coin, the text reads: on the right and left, the name of the state South Africa in Afrikaans and English: 'ZUID-AFRIKA. SOUTH AFRICA'; at the top, separated by four-rayed stars, the mint year 1930; at the bottom, separated by two decorative elements consisting of four-rayed stars and four dots: '1/2 PENNY'. The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.
Obverse
In the central part, a chest-facing profile portrait of King George V, facing left. Around the edge of the coin is the inscription in English: 'GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR', which translates to 'George V King and Emperor'. The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.