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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: 1940 (1938-1947)
Value: 1 Shilling (1/20)
Currency: Pound (1907-1968)
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 5.6 g.
Diameter: 23.6 mm
Mintage: 40,311,000
Grade: XF
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM# 23
Obverse:
Crowned portrait facing left, lettering around outside.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX·F·D·IND·IMP:
PM
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Reverse:
Face value and palm tree.
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 40 .
ONE SHILLING
Eventual mint marks none, K or KN wil be found under the palm tree trunk.
Edge:
Security edge.
Comments:
British West Africa is the Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana and Nigeria.
Referência : KM# 23
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Coleção : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India