2 Shillings - George VI Trial Strike

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IssuerBritish West Africa
Year1938
TypeCoin pattern
Value2 Shillings (1/10)
CurrencyPound (1907-1968)
CompositionBimetallic: silver centre in brass ring
Weight
Dimensions28.51 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Percy Metcalfe
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn10
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of George VI to left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D·G·BRITT·OMN·REX F·D·IND·IMP
Reverse descriptionPalm tree divides date, value below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITISH WEST AFRICA SPEC IMEN 19 38 TWO SHILLINGS
EdgeSecurity
Mint
Mintage1938  - -
Catalog ID9135028200
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