1952 East AFrica 1S MS63

 

SKU: 8527311801

 

A beautifully preserved 1952 East Africa 1 Shilling, struck in copper-nickel and graded ICG MS63 Mint State. This late-George VI issue represents a historically important period of East African coinage, offering collectors an appealing combination of classic mid-20th-century design, strong eye appeal, and solid mint-state preservation.

Key details

• Country/Region: East Africa
• Date: 1952
• Denomination: 1 Shilling
• Monarch: George VI
• Metal: Copper-Nickel
• Grade: ICG MS63 Mint State
• Reference: KM#31

Collector highlights

• Historic final-era George VI type: A desirable one-year period issue from the closing chapter of George VI’s reign, making it a meaningful addition to a British Commonwealth and East Africa collection.
• Mint State quality: MS63 indicates original mint luster with only modest, typical contact marks for the grade, ideal for collectors seeking an attractive certified example without stepping into the cost of top-pop levels.
• Eye appeal and color: Expect bright silver-gray copper-nickel surfaces with lively luster and possible light champagne or soft steel tones, enhancing the coin’s visual character while remaining consistent with mint-state preservation.
• Strong cataloged type: Clearly attributable and widely collected as KM#31, making it easy to reference, register, and compare within date-and-type sets.

This 1952 East Africa 1 Shilling in ICG MS63 is an excellent choice for collectors of East African coinage, George VI types, and high-grade world silver-colored copper-nickel issues with enduring historical appeal.

 

PCGS #
Grading Service	ICG
Grade	MS63
Mint Location	NONE
Year	1952
Designation	NONE
Strike	Business
Grade Add On	NONE