© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
2 Shillings - George VI Trial Strike
1938 year| Bimetallic: silver centre in brass ring | - | 28.51 mm |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1938 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: silver centre in brass ring |
| Diameter | 28.51 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Palm tree divides date, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
SPEC IMEN
19 38
TWO SHILLINGS
Edge
Security
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Shillings - George VI (Trial Strike) 1938 from British West Africa is that it was minted with a unique bimetallic composition, featuring a silver center within a brass ring. This distinctive design was used for a limited number of trial strikes and is highly sought after by collectors today.
