3 Pence, British West Africa, 1938

3 Pence, British West Africa, 1938

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Description (Brief)
One (1) 3 pence coin
British West Africa, 1938
Obverse Image: Bust of King George VI facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS VI D.G. BRITT. OMN. REX F.D. IND. IMP:
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA / 3 PENCE / 1938 / K N
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
coin
date made
1938
place used
British West Africa
place made
United Kingdom: England, Birmingham, Birmingham
Physical Description
copper-nickel (overall material)
Measurements
overall:.2 cm x 2.12 cm; 3/32 in x 27/32 in
ID Number
NU.NU63393
catalog number
NU63393
accession number
234049
Credit Line
Olga Raymond
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West African Currency
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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