Summary
50 Cents, Issued by, British East Africa (Kenya) and Uganda, 1909
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Bust of the King facing right wearing the Imperial crown and robe of State with the collar of the Garter and the badge of the Bath; around, EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR; below the bust, the artist's initials, DES
Reverse Description
Within a partial line circle which ends in leaves either side of the denomination, a lion advancing to right with a tall pointed mountain in the background; in exergue in three lines, 50 CENTS 1909; around, EAST AFRICA & UGANDA PROTECTORATES
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, Royal Mint, London, 1978
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Date Issued
1909 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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artist
George W. de Saulles - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1902
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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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
24 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.824 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#4
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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