2 Shillings - George VI, British West Africa

2 Shillings - George VI, British West Africa, 1949-1952 obverse image2 Shillings - George VI, British West Africa, 1949-1952 reverse image
2 Shillings - George VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    British West Africa flagBritish West Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1949-1952
  • 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)
2 Shillings - George VI Reference Price

Reference Price

$3.33-$295.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Shillings - George VI Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Palm tree divides date in circular frame

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Bust of King George VI facing left

Engraver:


Percy Metcalfe

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Security

2 Shillings - George VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


+ GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:

Reverse:


BRITISH WEST AFRICA . 19 49 . KN TWO SHILLINGS

2 Shillings - George VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)

Size

2 Shillings - George VI sizes
  • Weight:11.3 g
  • Diameter:28.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Security
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