Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.
Obverse © A. KOIFMAN JR – Reverse © A. KOIFMAN JR.
1 Shilling - George VI
| Copper-nickel | 7.78 g | 27.8 mm |
| Issuer | East Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1948-1952 |
| Value | 1 Shilling |
| Currency | Shilling (1921-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 7.78 g |
| Diameter | 27.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Lion and mountains within 3/4 circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1952
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Two variants of the 1948 coin