British West Africa 2 Shillings coin 1938 UNC
Type | Standard circulation coin |
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Years | 1938-1947 |
Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
Composition | Nickel brass |
Weight | 11.3 g |
Diameter | 28.5 mm |
Thickness | 2.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Number | N# 8560 |
References | KM# 24 |
Obverse
Crowned portrait left
Script: Latin
Lettering: :GEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP
Reverse
Palm tree divides date in circular frame.
NOTE: The mintmark is at the base of the tree, above first I of SHILLINGS
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 19 38 .
H
TWO SHILLINGS