George VI - 1 Shilling 1952 - East Africa

Country: British East Africa - King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1952 (1948-1952)
Value: 1 Shilling (1)
Currency: Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 7.8 g.
Diameter: 27.8 mm
Mintage: 55.605.000
Grade: UNC/MS66
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 31, Schön# 36

Obverse:
Crowned head of George VI left.

Lettering: GEORGIVS SEXTVS.REX 
PM

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Lion and mountains within 3/4 circle.

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1952

Edge:
Reeded.

Mints:
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
H → Heaton's Mint, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1850-1889)
KN → Kings Norton Metal Company, Birmingham, United Kingdom (1890-1962)

Referenz : KM# 31, Schön# 36

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Sammlung : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India