George VI - 1 Shilling 1949 - East Africa

Country: British East Africa - King George VI (1936-1952)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1949 (1948-1952)
Value: 1 Shilling (1)
Currency: Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition: Copper-Nickel 
Weight: 7.8 g.
Diameter: 27.8 mm
Mintage: 15.060.000
Grade: AU/MS
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
1949 KN

Edge:
Reeded.

Reference : KM# 31, Schön# 36

Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...

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