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1 Cent 1952, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [East Africa]

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1 Cent 1952, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [East Africa]
  • Country: East Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 1.7 g
  • Mintage: 13000000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Bronze
  • Composition: Cu-Al-Ni
  • Denomination: 1 cent
  • Currency Unit: Cent
  • Mint Mark: H
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Catalog Number: KM# 32
  • Diameter: 20.3 mm
  • Reverse
    A central hole is present. Above it is the numeral "1". Elephant tusks are depicted to the left, below, and right of the hole. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the English text of the colony: "EAST AFRICA". Below is the year of issue, 1952. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of denticles.
  • Obverse
    A central hole is present. Above it is the image of the British Imperial Crown, below is the English text in two lines: "ONE CENT". To the left and right along the rim are inscriptions in Latin: "GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX" (George the Sixth, King). At the bottom is the letter "H", denoting the mint mark of the Heaton Mint. The circumference is adorned with decorative raised denticles.

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