50 Cents - George VI, East Africa

50 Cents - George VI, East Africa, 1948-1952 obverse image50 Cents - George VI, East Africa, 1948-1952 reverse image
50 Cents - George VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    East Africa flagEast Africa
  • Years of Minting:
    1948-1952
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)
50 Cents - George VI Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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

50 Cents - George VI Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Lion and mountains within 3/4 circle with fleur ends, date divides denominations below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Crowned head of King George VI left

Engraver:

Percy Metcalfe

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

50 Cents - George VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX PM

Reverse:

EAST AFRICA 50 FIFTY CENTS 1949 HALF SHILLING

50 Cents - George VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel

Size

50 Cents - George VI sizes
  • Weight:3.89 g
  • Diameter:21 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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