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6 Pence 1918 [British West Africa]

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6 Pence 1918 [British West Africa]

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  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 2.83 g
  • Mintage: 1,160,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Silver
  • Fineness: 925
  • Designation: Ag
  • Denomination: 6 pence
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Artist: obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal; mark: B.M.
  • Summary: KM# 11
  • Diameter: 19.4 mm
  • G: 187 ₽
  • VF: 448 ₽
  • XF: 561 ₽
  • AU: 1,091 ₽
  • UNC: 14,263 ₽
  • Reverse
    In the central part, an inscription in two lines: "6 pence". The inscription is enclosed within a stylized wreath of oak leaves, tied at the bottom with an ornate ribbon and joined by a bow. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right is the English text BRITISH WEST AFRICA, at the time a British colony. Below are the digits "1918" indicating the year of issue. The coin's edge features decorative elements in the form of dentils.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, the left-facing profile of George V, Emperor of Great Britain. Around the edge from left to right 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 Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". A relief dot is located below the portrait. The coin's edge features decorative raised dentils.

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