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1 Shilling 1918 [British West Africa]

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1 Shilling 1918 [British West Africa]

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  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 5.66 g
  • Mintage: 9,486,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Silver
  • Fineness: 925
  • Designation: Ag
  • Denomination: 1 shilling
  • Currency unit: Shilling
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Artist: obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal; mark: B.M.
  • Summary: KM# 12
  • Diameter: 23.6 mm
  • G: 374 ₽
  • Reverse
    In the central part, there is a palm tree framed by an ornament. On either side of it is the date of issue - '1918'. At the top is the country name in English - BRITISH WEST AFRICA, at the bottom the inscription - 'ONE SHILLING'. The edge of the coin has raised elements in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part of the coin is the left-facing profile of George V, King of Great Britain and Ireland. To the left and right around the rim is text in English: 'GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:', which translates to 'GEORGE V BY THE GRACE OF GOD KING OF ALL THE BRITONS, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA'.

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