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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1920,0220.18
Denomination
shilling
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Profile bust of King George V facing left at centre.
(obverse)
Palm tree and date at centre.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Royal Mint
Authority
Ruler:
George V, King of the United Kingdom
Production date
1919
Production place
Issued in:
British West Africa
Minted in:
London (England)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
23 millimetres
Weight:
5.650 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
king/queen
tree/bush
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
George V, King of the United Kingdom
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Royal Mint
Acquisition date
1920
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1920,0220.18