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1/10 Penny 1914, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1/10 Penny 1914, H, Mint Mark: "H" - Heaton, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 1.72 g
  • Mintage: 20088000 pcs.
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Composition: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/10 penny
  • Currency unit: Penny
  • Mint Mark: H
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Reference: KM# 7
  • Diameter: 20.5 mm
  • Reverse
    A six-pointed star is inscribed around the central hole. The legend "BRITISH WEST AFRICA ∙1914∙", broken into six segments by the star's rays, follows the outer arc of the coin. The edge is decorated with ornamental teeth.
  • Obverse
    Central hole surrounded by the legend "ONE TENTH OF A PENNY" above in English and "عُشِرالپَنّي" below in Arabic. Around the rim, the Latin inscription "GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP:" (George V King and Emperor of India) is split into two parts, each above a stylized ornament. The British Imperial Crown is at the top. The mint mark "H" (for the Heaton Mint, Birmingham) is below the hole. The coin's edge features decorative raised teeth.

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