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Reference Price
$0.99-$79.90
The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.
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Main information
- Country:
British West Africa - Years of Minting:1938-1947
- Period:n/a
- Coin Type:Standard circulation coin
- Edge:Security
- Shape:Round
- Technique:Milled
- Mint:Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited), United Kingdom (1850-2003), Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)
Coin Design
Reverse
Description:
Palm tree divides date in circular frame.NOTE: The mintmark is at the base of the tree, above first I of SHILLINGS
Engraver:
n/a
Designer:
n/a
Obverse
Description:
Crowned portrait left
Engraver:
Percy Metcalfe
Designer:
n/a
Edge
Description:
Security
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Lettering
Obverse:
:GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP
Reverse:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA . 19 38 . H TWO SHILLINGS
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Physical Feature
Composition
Nickel brass
Size
- Weight:11.3 g
- Diameter:28.5 mm
- Thickness:2.5 mm
- Edge:Security
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