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6 Pence 1920, Silver [British West Africa]

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6 Pence 1920, Silver [British West Africa]

₽33 400,00

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  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 2.83 g
  • Mintage: 2,948,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Silver
  • Fineness: 500
  • Designation: Ag
  • Denomination: 6 pence
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Artist: obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal; mark: B.M.
  • Summary: KM# 11a
  • Diameter: 19.4 mm
  • G: 187 ₽
  • VF: 2222 ₽
  • XF: 3229 ₽
  • UNC: 30338 ₽
  • Reverse
    In the central part, a two-line inscription in English '6 PENCE'. Surrounded by a wreath tied with a ribbon. Below the wreath, the Latin letter 'H' - the mintmark of the Birmingham Mint. Along the edge of the coin with decorative denticles, the text: at the top 'BRITISH WEST AFRICA', at the bottom the year of issue - '1920'.
  • Obverse
    In the central part of the coin, the left-facing profile of King George V of Great Britain is struck. Along the edge of the coin runs the Latin legend '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'. Below the portrait is a dot. The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.

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