George V - 1 Shilling 1922 - British East Africa

Country: British East Africa (Uganda) King George V.
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1922 (1921-1925)
Value: 1 Shilling (1)
Currency:  Shilling (1921-1967)
Mintage: 18,858,000
Composition: Silver (.250)
Weight: 7.5 g
Diameter: 27.8 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: VF (Stains)
References: KM# 21, Schön# 24

Obverse:
A crowned portrait of King George V facing left.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS V REX ET IND:IMP:
B.M.

Translation: George V, King and Emperor of India.

Reverse:
A lion walking right with the value above the date below and the issuer name at the top.

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1922

Engraver: Edgar Bertram Mackennal.

Edge:
Reeded.

Riferimento : KM# 21, Schön# 24

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...

Collezione : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India