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1/2 Penny 1914, K, Mint Mark: "K" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]

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1/2 Penny 1914, K, Mint Mark: "K" - Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham [British West Africa]
  • Country: British West Africa
  • Shape: Round with central hole
  • Weight: 5.5 g
  • Mintage: 3,360,000 pcs.
  • Issue Quality: Uncirculated, Proof
  • Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
  • Designation: Cu-Ni
  • Denomination: 1/2 penny
  • Currency Unit: Penny
  • Letters: K
  • Orientation: Medal alignment
  • Summary: KM# 8
  • Diameter: 25.2 mm
  • Reverse
    A six-pointed star is inscribed around the central hole. Along the upper rim is the inscription 'BRITISH WEST AFRICA ∙1914∙'. The edge is decorated with decorative denticles.
  • Obverse
    Central hole. Around it, the inscription 'ONE HALF PENNY' in English above and 'نُصْف پَنّي' (nusf penny) in Arabic below. Beneath the hole is the Latin letter 'K', the mint mark for Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham. Along the rim, split into two parts, is the Latin legend 'GEORGIVS V' on the left and 'REX ET IND: IMP:' (George V King and Emperor of India) on the right, with a stylized ornament below each part. Above is the Crown, symbol of the British Empire. The coin's edge features decorative raised denticles.

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