Country: British East Africa - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1937 (1937-1944)
Value: 50 Cents (0.5)
Currency: Shilling (1921-1967)
Composition: Silver (.250)
Weight: 3.7 g.
Diameter: 21 mm
Mint: Heaton
Mintage: 4,000,000
Grade: XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 27, Schön# 30
Obverse:
Crowned head of George VI left. Legend around.
Lettering: GEORGE VI REX ET INDIAE IMPERATOR:
PM
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.
Reverse:
Lion and mountains within 3/4 circle with fleur end, date divides denominations below and right. Markmint (H) under the lion.
Lettering:
-EAST AFRICA-
H
50
FIFTY CENTS HALF SHILLING
1937
Edge:
Reeded.
Référence : KM# 27, Schön# 30
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India