1 Penny 1913, no mint mark [British West Africa]

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1 Penny 1913, no mint mark [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 9.43 g
  • Mintage: 1,680,000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 penny
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 9
  • Diameter: 31 mm
  • Reverse
    In the center, the Star of Solomon. Below it is the year of issue: 1913, flanked by dots. Around the left edge, the country name in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. The rim features raised elements in the form of teeth.
  • Obverse
    To the left, above, and right of the central hole, the English text: 'ONE PENNY', framed by arched patterns. Above it is the British crown. Below the central hole is Arabic script. On the left arc of the rim, the Latin inscription: 'GEORGIVS V', on the right: 'REX ET IND: IMP:' - George V King and Emperor of India. The rim has a toothed relief.

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