George VI - Two Shillings 1939 KN - West Africa

Country: British West Africa - King George VI (King: 1936-1952 & Emperor of India from 1936 until 1947)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1939 (1938-1947)
Value: 2 Shillings (1/10)
Currency: Pound (1907-1968)
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 11.1 g.
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Mintage: 6,250,000
Grade: VF/XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 24

Obverse:
Bust of King George VI facing left.

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe.

Reverse:
Palm tree divides date in circular frame.
NOTE: The mintmark is at the base of the tree, above first I of SHILLINGS

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 38 .
KN
TWO SHILLINGS

Edge:
Security edge.

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

Riferimento : KM# 24

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...

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