2 Shillings, British West Africa, 1939

Description (Brief):

One (1) 2 shilling coin

Description (Brief)

British West Africa, 1939

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Obverse Image: Bust of King George VI facing left.

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Obverse Text: GEORGIVS VI D.G. BRITT. OMN. REX F. D. IND. IMP:

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Reverse Image: Palm tree in center.

Description (Brief)

Reverse Text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA / 1939 / TWO SHILLINGS

Date Made: 1939

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United KingdomPlace Used: British West Africa

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, West African Currency

Exhibition:

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Credit Line: Carl H. Jaeschke

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.71.105.409Accession Number: 297845Catalog Number: 71.105.409

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: .24 cm x 2.84 cm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-ea64-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1917996

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