2 Shillings - George VI (Trial Strike) 1952 front 2 Shillings - George VI (Trial Strike) 1952 back
2 Shillings - George VI (Trial Strike) 1952 photo
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2 Shillings - George VI Trial Strike

1952 year
Nickel brass - -
Description
Issuer
British West Africa
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Pattern
Year
1952
Value
2 Shillings (⅒)
Currency
Pound (1907-1968)
Composition
Nickel brass
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#127038
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Palm tree divides date, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
19 52
SPEC IMEN
TWO SHILLINGS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Shillings - George VI (Trial Strike) 1952 from British West Africa made of Nickel brass is that it is a rare and valuable coin. It was minted in 1952 as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was only produced in small quantities. As a result, it is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction. Additionally, the fact that it is made of nickel brass, a copper and nickel alloy, makes it stand out from other coins of the time, which were typically made of silver or copper.