Summary
Proof 6 Pence, Issued by, British West Africa, 1924
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
Within an oak wreath tied with ribbon in two lines, 6 PENCE; around, BRITISH WEST AFRICA 1924
Edge Description
Milled
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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
1924 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
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.829 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#11b Vice 98
[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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