Summary
1 Shilling, Issued by, British East Africa (Kenya), 1948
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned head of the king facing left; around, GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX; artist's initials, PM, below head
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, 1 / SHILLING / 1948; around above, EAST AFRICA
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 12 Dec 1977
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Date Issued
1948 AD
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Issued By
East African Currency Board, British East Africa (Kenya), 1948
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Mint
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Artist
Percy Metcalfe CVO - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Denomination
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Material
Copper-Nickel
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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
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.749 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#31
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
