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Country: British West Africa - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1949 (1949-1952)
Value: 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency: Pound (1907-1968)
Composition: Tin Brass
Weight: 5.5 g.
Diameter: 23.5 mm (1.75 mm)
Mintage: 70,000,000
Grade: VF (Environmental Damages)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 28
Obverse:
Crowned portrait facing left, lettering around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA:BRITT:OMN:REX FID:DEF:
PM
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.
Reverse:
Palm tree divides date in circular frame.
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 49 .
ONE SHILLING
Edge:
Security edge.
Comments:
British West Africa is the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria.
Reference : KM# 28
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India