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1 Shilling 1942, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [East Africa]

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1 Shilling 1942, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [East Africa]

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  • Country: East Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 7.6 g
  • Mintage: 4,430,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Silver
  • Fineness: 250
  • Designation: Ag
  • Denomination: 1 Shilling (shilling)
  • Currency Unit: Shilling
  • Letters: H
  • Orientation: Medallic
  • Artist: obverse: Percy Metcalfe; mark: PM
  • Summary: KM# 28
  • Diameter: 27.7 mm
  • G: 502 ₽
  • Reverse
    In the central part, within a raised circle, a lion walking to the right against a background of mountains is depicted. Below, on the border of the image, the letter 'H' - the mint mark of the Birmingham Mint. Along the edge of the coin are inscriptions in English: at the top 'EAST AFRICA'; at the bottom, in three lines - '1 SHILLING 1942'. The edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part is the left-facing profile of King George VI of Great Britain wearing a crown. Along the edge of the coin runs the Latin text 'GEORGIVS VI REX ET INDIÆ IMPERATOR:', which translates to 'GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA'. Below the truncation of the monarch's neck is the artist's mark of the British medallist 'PM' - Percy Metcalfe. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.

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