Summary
Proof 6 Pence, Issued by, British West Africa, 1938
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D.G. BRITT. OMN. REX F.D. IND. IMP., the artist's initials, PM, in relief below neck truncation
Reverse Description
At centre within an oak wreath tied with a ribbon in two lines, 6 / PENCE; around, BRITISH WEST AFRICA 1938
Edge Description
Security edge
Significance
First issue of this denomination in the name of King George VI
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1938 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Person Depicted
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Nickel 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
19.4 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.514 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#22 Vice 108A
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
[Book] Vice, David. 1983. The Coinage of British West Africa & St. Helena 1684 - 1958.
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