You are asking about a 2 1/2 Shilling coin (KM#19.2) from South Africa (note that the initial "2" in "2 1/2" looks a lot like a "9"). The coin is 32.3mm in diameter, weighs 14.14 grams and is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.3637 troy ounces. The obverse (front) of the coin has an image of King George V of Great Britain and the words "GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR" (Latin for "George the Fifth, King and Emperor"). The reverse (back) of the coin has a large shield splitting the date (that is, "19" is to the left of the shield and "30" is to the right of it), with the words "South Africa" and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa"), separated by a rosette, above the shield and the denomination, "2 1/2 SHILLINGS" below it. 324,000 of these coins were produced in 1930.
With silver currently (as of April 14, 2011) at $42.00 per troy ounce, the "melt value" of this coin is about US$15.28. Numismatically (according to the Standard Catalog of World Coins), an example is probably worth about US$15 in Very Fine condition, US$100 in Extremely Fine condition and US$250 in Uncirculated condition.
A further 14 of these coins were produced in proof condition for collectors - an example of such a proof coin would be valued at about US$1,650.
You are asking about a Two Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#50). The coin is 28.3mm in diameter, weighs 11.31 grams, and is 50% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.1818 troy ounces. The front bears an image of Queen Elizabeth the Second and the words "ELIZABETH II REGINA" (Latin for "Elizabeth the Second, Queen"). The back has a shield with the date above, the words "SOUTH AFRICA" to the right, "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") to the left, and "2s" (for "Two Shillings" below. 5,866,000 were produced in 1954, the largest annual mintage (by quite a margin) during Elizabeth's reign, and another 3,150 were produced in Proof for collectors. With silver at US$21.70 per troy ounce (as of October 1, 2010), the "melt value" of the coin is about $3.94. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, the coin is valued at bullion value in circulated condition, US$7 in Uncirculated condition, and US$6.50 in Proof.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$12 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$15 or so in Proof.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$12 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$15 or so in Proof.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$18 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$20 or so in Proof.
You are asking about a 5 Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#31). The coin is 38.8mm in diameter, weighs 28.28 grams and is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.7273 troy ounces. With the price of silver at US$18.72 (as of April 30, 2010), the "melt value" of this coin is US$13.61. The obverse (front) of the coin has a portrait of King George VI and the words "GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King and Emperor"). The reverse (back) has an image of a springbok (a deer common in South Africa) with the words "SOUTH AFRICA", the date, and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") above the image and "5 SHILLINGS" below it. 300,000 of these coins were produced for circulation in 1947 (originally in commemoration of the Royal Visit of King George VI to South Africa), and another 5,600 were produced in Proof. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, it is worth US$12.50 in Very Fine condition, US$15.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$20.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$45.00 in Proof. However, since the silver value is so high at the moment, I suspect that these prices somewhat undervalue the coin.
You are asking about a Two Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#50). The coin is 28.3mm in diameter, weighs 11.31 grams, and is 50% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.1818 troy ounces. The front bears an image of Queen Elizabeth the Second and the words "ELIZABETH II REGINA" (Latin for "Elizabeth the Second, Queen"). The back has a shield with the date above, the words "SOUTH AFRICA" to the right, "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") to the left, and "2s" (for "Two Shillings" below. 5,866,000 were produced in 1954, the largest annual mintage (by quite a margin) during Elizabeth's reign, and another 3,150 were produced in Proof for collectors. With silver at US$21.70 per troy ounce (as of October 1, 2010), the "melt value" of the coin is about $3.94. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, the coin is valued at bullion value in circulated condition, US$7 in Uncirculated condition, and US$6.50 in Proof.
Assuming you mean a British shilling, about 10 cents or so. 1948 shillings have no silver and are very common.
The British Shilling has never been made from gold, and has always been made from silver. From 1920 onwards, the Shilling and all other British silver coins, were debased from Sterling silver (92.5%) to 50% silver.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$12 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$15 or so in Proof.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$12 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$15 or so in Proof.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$12 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$15 or so in Proof.
No great collector value, especially since it is damaged. They were made from sterling silver (92.5%), so you may get the value of the silver.
You are asking about the Five Shilling coin issued by South Africa in 1952 in commemoration of the 300th Anniversary of the founding of Capetown. The coin bears a portrait of King George the Sixth (of Great Britain) on the front and and an image of a Schooner in Capetown harbor on the back. The coin is 50% silver and has an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. Numismatically, it is worth perhaps a dollar or two over the silver value in circulated condition, about US$18 in Uncirculated condition, and maybe US$20 or so in Proof.
You are asking about a 5 Shilling coin from South Africa (KM#31). The coin is 38.8mm in diameter, weighs 28.28 grams and is 80% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.7273 troy ounces. With the price of silver at US$18.72 (as of April 30, 2010), the "melt value" of this coin is US$13.61. The obverse (front) of the coin has a portrait of King George VI and the words "GEORGIVS VI REX IMPERATOR" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King and Emperor"). The reverse (back) has an image of a springbok (a deer common in South Africa) with the words "SOUTH AFRICA", the date, and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") above the image and "5 SHILLINGS" below it. 300,000 of these coins were produced for circulation in 1947 (originally in commemoration of the Royal Visit of King George VI to South Africa), and another 5,600 were produced in Proof. According to the Standard Catalog of World Coins, it is worth US$12.50 in Very Fine condition, US$15.00 in Extremely Fine condition, US$20.00 in Uncirculated condition, and US$45.00 in Proof. However, since the silver value is so high at the moment, I suspect that these prices somewhat undervalue the coin.
The predecimal British Shilling converted to 5 New Pence at the changeover to decimal currency.
There were no Crown coins (or 5 Shilling coins) produced by or for South Africa (the "Zuid Afrikaanische Republiek" or "ZAR") in 1897. 5 Shilling coins were produced in 1892, and 2 1/2 Shilling coins (also called "Half Crowns") were produced in (among other years) 1897.
You are asking about a 5 Shilling coin (also called a "Crown") from South Africa (KM#40.2). The coin weighs 28.28 grams and is 50.0% silver, giving it an ASW (Actual Silver Weight) of 0.4546 troy ounces. With silver at US$17.63 per troy ounce (as of Ma7 21, 2010), the "melt value" of this coin is about US$8.01. The obverse of the coin has a portrait of King George the Sixth and the words "GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX" (Latin for "George the Sixth, King"). The reverse has an image of a Springbok (an African antelope), with the words "SOUTH Africa", the date, and "SUID-AFRIKA" (Afrikaans for "South Africa") above and the denomination ("5 SHILLING") below. 363,000 of these coins were produced in 1951. According to the 2010 Standard Catalog of World Coins, an example is worth about US$10.00 in Extremely Fine condition and US$18.00 in Uncirculated condition. Another 1,483 were produced in Proof-like condition - these are valued at about US$25.00 each; and 2,000 were produced in Proof condition - these are valued at about US$35.00 each.