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1/2 Penny - George V
| Issuer | British West Africa |
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| Year | 1911 |
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| Value | 1/2 Penny (1⁄480) |
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| Obverse description | A royal crown is depicted above the central circular hole, which is encircled by a raised border. The denomination legend in English reads 'ONE HALFPENNY' around the upper portion of the hole, with the Arabic equivalent 'نُصْف پَنّي' inscribed beneath. The outer legend 'GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP:' runs along the periphery of the field, identifying the issuing monarch as George V, King and Emperor of India. The design is rendered in a plain, utilitarian style characteristic of colonial circulation coinage of the period. |
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| Reverse description | A bold six-pointed star (hexagram), formed by two interlocking equilateral triangles, dominates the central field and surrounds the circular hole at its centre. The peripheral legend 'NIGERIA · BRITISH WEST AFRICA' arcs around the upper portion of the coin, while the date '1911', flanked by two raised dots, is positioned in the lower exergual area beneath the star. The overall design is geometric and striking, reflecting the distinctive holed coinage tradition adopted for the West African currency area. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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