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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1960,0201.22
Denomination
penny
, 1
Description
Bronze coin, with hole at centre.
(whole)
Crown above hole at centre. Ornamental patterns at left and right. Arabic inscription at lower centre.
(obverse)
Symbol of star around hole at centre.
(reverse)
Producer name
Made by:
Royal Mint
Authority
Ruler:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Production date
1958
Production place
Issued in:
British West Africa (historic)
Minted in:
London (England)
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Diameter:
31 millimetres
Weight:
9.340 grammes
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
crown
symbol
Associated names
Named in inscription:
HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Royal Mint
Acquisition date
1960
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1960,0201.22