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3 Pence, British West Africa, 1946

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 3 pence coin
British West Africa, 1946
Obverse Image: Bust of King George VI facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS VI D.G. BRITT. OMN. REX F.D. IND. IMP:
Reverse Image: Wreath.
Reverse Text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA / 3 PENCE / 1946
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1946
Credit Line
Wilson, Sule Gregory
Physical Description
nickel, brass (overall metal)
0 (overall die axis)
0 (overall die axis measurement)
struck (overall production method)
Measurements
overall: 1.6 mm x 21.38 mm; 1/16 in x 27/32 in
Object Name
Coin
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