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3 Pence 1938, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - King's Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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3 Pence 1938, KN, Mint Mark: "KN" - King's Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round
  • Weight: 5.1 g
  • Mintage: 9,056,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 3 pence
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Letters: KN
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Artist: obverse: Percy Metcalfe; mark: PM
  • Summary: KM# 21
  • Diameter: 21.45 mm
  • Reverse
    In the central part, within a wreath of leaves tied at the bottom with a ribbon, a two-line inscription in English: "3 PENCE". Below it, the letters KN - the mark of the artist of the King's Norton Royal Mint and the year of issue: 1938. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right, the country name in English: BRITISH WEST AFRICA. The coin's edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    In the central part, the left-facing profile of King George VI. In the neck truncation, the letters "PM" - the mark of the Birmingham Mint artist Percy Metcalfe. Around the edge, an inscription in Latin: "GEORGIVS VI D.G. BRITT. OMN. REX F.D. IND. IMP:" - George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. Along the rim - a toothed relief pattern.

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