The coin is a South Africa 5 Shillings (Crown) coin featuring King George VI, minted between 1948 and 1950. The specific year and condition determine its value. Coin Details Monarch: King George VI Country: South Africa Denomination: 5 Shillings (also known as a "Crown") Composition: Silver (.800 fineness) Weight: 28.28 grams (actual silver weight of about 0.727 troy ounces) Obverse Inscription: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX ("George the Sixth, King" in Latin) Reverse: Typically features a springbok antelope, the date, country name in English and Afrikaans, and the denomination.