Summary
Proof 1 Shilling, Issued by, British West Africa, 1949
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF:, the artist's initials, PM, in relief below neck truncation
Reverse Description
At centre, dividing the date, 1949, a palm tree; around outside a circle broken by decorative extensions adjacent to the date, BRITISH WEST AFRICA ONE SHILLING
Edge Description
Security edge
Significance
The King's title IND: IMP: (Emperor of India) removed after Indian independence
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1949 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
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), 5.687 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#28 Vice 79A
[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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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
