October 17, 2026
South Africa 1953 9 coin Proof Set 1/4p to Silver 5S NGC Graded Proof
Complete 1953 South Africa 9-Coin Proof Set Offered here is a complete 1953 South Africa 9-Coin Proof Set, from Farthing through Silver 5 Shillings, with every coin individually certified by NGC in grades ranging from PF64 to PF66. Country: South Africa Year: 1953 Mintage: 5,000 total Type: Complete Proof Set Catalog: KM-PS27 Number of Coins: 9 graded coins Grading Service: NGC Grades: PF64 to PF66 Certification Range: 6888501-025 through 6888501-033 Composition: Bronze and Silver Condition: Certified Proof, naturally toned. What makes this group particularly appealing is that all nine coins come from the same NGC submission with consecutive certification numbers, 6888501-025 through 6888501-033. Rather than a set assembled later from unrelated certified coins, this is a cohesive matched group that has remained together. The 1953 issue represents the beginning of the Queen Elizabeth II era in South African coinage, with her young laureate portrait appearing across the denominations. The set also captures the full range of South Africa’s pre-decimal coinage, from the small bronze Farthing through the impressive crown-size Silver 5 Shillings. The nine coins are. Farthing: NGC PF64 RB, Cert. ½ Penny: NGC PF65 BN, Cert. Penny: NGC PF66 BN, Cert. 3 Pence: NGC PF66, Cert. 6 Pence: NGC PF65, Cert. 1 Shilling: NGC PF65, Cert. 2 Shillings: NGC PF64, Cert. 2½ Shillings: NGC PF65, Cert. 5 Shillings: NGC PF64, Cert. The bronze denominations display attractive original brown and red-brown coloration, while the silver coins show natural toning and the reflective surfaces expected of South African proofs of the period. Several pieces reach the Gem Proof PF65-PF66 level, including the Penny and 3 Pence at PF66. The larger silver denominations are especially attractive. The 2½ Shillings and 2 Shillings retain the classic South African heraldic designs, while the 5 Shillings features Coert Steynberg’s iconic springbok, one of the most recognizable designs in South African numismatics. Catalogued as KM-PS27, the complete 1953 proof set has appeal well beyond individual date collectors. It fits naturally into collections focused on South Africa, Queen Elizabeth II, Commonwealth coinage, world proofs, pre-decimal currency, and certified matched sets. The real strength of this offering is the combination of. Complete 9-coin 1953 Proof Set. Grades from PF64 through PF66. Bronze and silver denominations together. Full Farthing-to-5-Shillings denomination range. Breaking a vintage proof set into individual coins is common, which makes a complete certified group with consecutive NGC numbers increasingly attractive to collectors who want the entire issue represented together. A rare opportunity to acquire the complete 1953 South African proof issue as a matched, consecutively certified NGC set rather than assembling nine individual coins one at a time. Add this complete first-year Elizabeth II South African proof set to your collection while all nine consecutive-certification pieces remain together.