1 Shilling, British West Africa, 1938

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One (1) shilling coin

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British West Africa, 1938

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Obverse Image: 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.

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Reverse Text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA / 1938 / ONE SHILLING

Date Made: 1938

Location: Currently not on view

Place Used: British West AfricaPlace Made: United Kingdom

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

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Credit Line: Olga Raymond

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.NU63395.1Catalog Number: NU63395.1Accession Number: 234049

Object Name: coin

Physical Description: nickel-brass (overall material)Measurements: overall: .18 cm x 2.35 cm; 1/16 in x 15/16 in

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-da03-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1919150

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