George VI - Two Shillings 1951 H - West Africa

Country: British West Africa - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1951 (1949-1952)
Value: 2 Shillings (1/10)
Currency: Pound (1907-1968)
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 10.6 g.
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Mintage: 6,566,000
Grade: F/VF (environmental damages)
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 29

Obverse:
Bust of King George VI facing left

Lettering: + GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse:
Palm tree divides date in circular frame

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 51 .
H
TWO SHILLINGS

Edge:
Security edge

Comments:
British West Africa is the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria.

Referencia : KM# 29

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...

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