coin; shilling (one)

Description
One shilling coin from British West Africa. Decorated on the obverse is an image of a crowned bust facing left and on the reverse is a palm tree. Embossed on the obverse is "GEORGIUS VI D G BRITT OMN REX F.D. IND. IMP. and on the reverse is "BRITISH WEST AFRICA ONE SHILLING 1940".
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Department
Object
Signature & date
embossing:obverse:"GEORGIUS VI D G BRITT OMN REX F.D. IND. IMP."
embossing:reverse:"BRITISH WEST AFRICA ONE SHILLING 1940"
Associated date
1937
Associated person
Associated place
British West Africa (later The Gambia, Sierra Leone, Ghana & Nigeria)/Africa
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 2.3cm (Dia 7/8")
Accession number
1985-014-020

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