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⅒ Penny - Edward VII
| Copper-nickel | 1.94 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1910 |
| Value | ⅒ Penny (1⁄2400) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 1.94 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#11902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Hexagram divides date at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NIGERIA BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 1908 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1908-1910 Edward VII ⅒ Penny coin from British West Africa is that it was minted during a time of great change in the region. The coin was issued during the reign of King Edward VII, who was the first British monarch to visit Africa, and it was minted in the midst of the Scramble for Africa, a period of intense European colonization and imperial expansion in Africa. This coin serves as a tangible reminder of the complex history of colonialism and its impact on the African continent.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 9600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 | 4800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 7200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Penny - Edward VII 1908-1910 coin.
