Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Ghana |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1958 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 2 Shillings (1/10) |
| Tiền tệ | Pound (1958-1965) |
| Chất liệu | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Trọng lượng | 9.07 g |
| Đường kính | 26.5 mm |
| Độ dày | 2 mm |
| Hình dạng | Round |
| Kỹ thuật | Milled |
| Hướng | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Nghệ nhân khắc | Obverse: P.K.K. Quaidoo Reverse: Paul Vincze |
| Lưu hành đến | 17 September 1966 |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#6 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Five-pointed star |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước | GHANA 19 58 TWO SHILLINGS |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Kwame Nkrumah facing right. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
CIVITATIS GHANIENSIS CONDITOR P.V. KWAME NKRUMAH (Translation: The Founder of the State of Ghana P.V. Kwame Nkrumah) |
| Cạnh | Reeded |
| Xưởng đúc | |
| Số lượng đúc |
1958 - - 72 700 000 1958 - Proof - 20 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 7881183920 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1958 Ghana 2 Shillings coin marks a pivotal moment, issued just a year after Ghana gained independence from British rule in March 1957. Though featuring Queen Elizabeth II as Head of the Commonwealth, this coinage asserted Ghana's monetary sovereignty. It replaced British West African Currency Board issues, symbolizing the new nation's economic autonomy and national identity during its formative post-colonial period.
Artistry: The obverse showcases Mary Gillick's classic 'Young Head' laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, emblematic of early Commonwealth coinage and conveying youthful regality. The reverse proudly features the intricate Coat of Arms of Ghana: a shield divided by a St. George's Cross, centered by a gold lion. Above, a prominent black star is flanked by two eagles, symbolizing the nation's independence and strength. This design blends traditional heraldry with powerful national symbols.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel, this 9.07 gram, 26.5 mm coin generally exhibits a robust strike. Key high-points for grading include the Queen's hair strands and ear on the obverse. On the reverse, critical detail retention areas are the intricate elements of the Ghanaian Coat of Arms: the eagles' feathers, the castle and palm tree on the shield, and the black star's points. Specimens with full luster and minimal field contact marks command premium values, reflecting a strong original strike.