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6 Pence 1923 [British West Africa]

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6 Pence 1923 [British West Africa]

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  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 2.83 g
  • Mintage: 2000000 pcs
  • Metal: Tin-Brass
  • Composition: Sn-Cu-Zn
  • Denomination: 6 pence
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Designer: obverse: Edgar Bertram MacKennal; mark: B.M.
  • Reference: KM# 11b
  • Diameter: 19.4 mm
  • UNC: 5982 ₽
  • Reverse
    Along the upper edge rim: English text BRITISH WEST AFRICA, at the bottom the year of issue '1923'. In the central part, within a closed wreath, a two-line inscription '6 PENCE'. The wreath branches (at the bottom) are tied with a ribbon forming a bow. The edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • 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 rim features decorative raised denticles.

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