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3 Pence 1928 [British West Africa]

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3 Pence 1928 [British West Africa]

₽2 400,00

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  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 1.5 g
  • Mintage: 1,760,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Tin-Brass
  • Designation: Sn-Cu-Zn
  • Denomination: 3 pence
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medallic
  • Artist: obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal; mark: B.M.
  • Summary: KM# 10b
  • Diameter: 16.3 mm
  • VF: 1508 ₽
  • UNC: 2104 ₽
  • Reverse
    Along the upper edge rim: English text BRITISH WEST AFRICA, at the bottom the year of minting '1928'. In the central part, within a closed wreath, a two-line inscription '3 PENCE'. The wreath branches (at the bottom) are tied with a ribbon forming a bow. The edge is decorated with decorative teeth.
  • Obverse
    In the central part is the left-facing profile of King George V of Great Britain wearing a crown. Along the edge rim 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'. A raised dot is below. The coin's edge features decorative raised teeth.

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