1 Shilling, British West Africa, 1938

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) shilling coin
British West Africa, 1938
Obverse Image: King George VI facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS VI D.G. BRITT. OMN. REX F.D. IND. IMP:
Reverse Image: Palm tree in center.
Reverse Text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA / 1938 / ONE SHILLING
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Olga Raymond
1938
ID Number
NU.NU63395.2
catalog number
NU63395.2
accession number
234049
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
nickel-brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .17 cm x 2.35 cm; 1/16 in x 15/16 in
place used
British West Africa
place made
United Kingdom
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Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection
West African Currency
National Museum of American History
Record ID
nmah_1919151
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-da9e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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