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1 Crown - Edward VIII Silver
| Issuer | British West Africa |
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| Year | 1972 |
| Type | Fantasy coin |
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| Obverse description | Bare-headed effigy of King Edward VIII facing left, rendered in high relief with finely detailed hair and strong facial features. The portrait is uncrowned and unadorned, occupying the central field. A beaded border encircles the design. The Latin legend EDWARD VIII BY THE GRACE OF GOD arcs around the periphery from lower left to lower right. |
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| Reverse description | A majestic lion passant is depicted in high relief, shown walking to the left atop a rocky outcrop rendered with naturalistic texture. The animal's full mane and muscular body are finely detailed, with its tail raised and curving over the back. The legend BRITISH WEST AFRICA arcs along the upper periphery, and the date 1936 appears in the lower exergue. A beaded border frames the entire composition. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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