Summary
Proof 1 Shilling, 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, dividing the date, 1938, a palm tree; around outside a circle broken be decorative extensions adjacent to the date, BRITISH WEST AFRICA ONE SHILLING
Edge Description
Security edge
Significance
First issue of this denomination for British West Africa in the name of King George VI. The alloy changed by replacement of tin by nickel at 1%.
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
23.6 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.664 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#23 Vice 66A
[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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