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2 Shillings - George VI Trial Strike
1942 year| Nickel brass | - | - |
| Issuer | British West Africa |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 2 Shillings (⅒) |
| Currency | Pound (1907-1968) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Palm tree divides date in circular frame.
NOTE: The mintmark is at the base of the tree, above first I of SHILLINGS
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
. 1942 .
K N
TWO SHILLINGS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Shillings - George VI (Trial Strike) 1942 from British West Africa made of Nickel brass is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 200 pieces produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
