Country: East Africa - Great Britain Rules
King: George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Mintage: 396,000
Years: 1923 (1921-1924)
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Currency: Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition: Silver (.250)
Weight: 3.8 g.
Diameter: 21.1 mm
Grade: VG08
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: KM# 20, Schön# 23
Obverse:
Crowned bust of George V facing left surrounded by legend.
Lettering: GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP: BM
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.
Reverse:
Legend surrounding lion walking to right with mountains in the background. Denomination and date beneath.
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
50
FIFTY CENTS 1923 HALF SHILLING
Edge:
Reeded.
Reference : KM# 20, Schön# 23
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India