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2 Shillings, British West Africa, 1920

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 2 shilling coin
British West Africa, 1920
Obverse Image: Bust of King George V facing left.
Obverse Text: GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP:
Reverse Image: Palm tree in center.
Reverse Text: BRITISH WEST AFRICA / 1920 / TWO SHILLINGS / K N
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1920
Credit Line
Olga Raymond
Physical Description
tin-brass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .22 cm x 2.83 cm; 3/32 in x 1 1/8 in
Object Name
coin
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