Summary
Proof 2 Shillings, Issued by, British West Africa, 1925
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Struck in brass
Obverse Description
Crowned and draped bust of the King facing left, the King is wearing the Imperial Crown and the ermine Robe of State, the Collar of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Badge of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath; around, GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:; artist's initials BM on bust truncation
Reverse Description
At centre, dividing the date, 1925, a palm tree; around outside a circle broken be decorative extensions adjacent to the date, BRITISH WEST AFRICA TWO SHILLING
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Purchase from Spink (Australia), Aug 1989
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Date Issued
1925 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Tin-Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.27 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#13b Vice 18
[Book] Vice, David. 1983. The Coinage of British West Africa & St. Helena 1684 - 1958.
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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