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⅒ Penny - Edward VII
| Aluminium | 0.97 g | 20.3 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VII (1901-1910) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1907-1908 |
| Value | ⅒ Penny (1⁄2400) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 0.97 g |
| Diameter | 20.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.72 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Two triangles forming a star and dividing the date at the bottom. Legend around the edge
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NIGERIA BRITISH WEST AFRICA
· 19 07 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1907-1908 Edward VII ⅒ Penny coin from British West Africa is notable for being one of the first coins to feature a portrait of King Edward VII, who was the King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions at the time. The coin's design was created by the artist George William de Saulles, and it features a young and bearded King Edward VII facing to the left, surrounded by the inscription "EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA" (Latin for "Edward VII, by the grace of God"). This coin was also unique in that it was made of aluminum, which was a relatively new material for coins at the time, and it has a distinctive weight of 0.97 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 1254000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 8362668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1907-1908 coin.
