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Proof Coin - 1 Shilling, Nigeria, 1959
Reg. No: NU 14472
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- Summary:
- Proof 1 Shilling, Issued by Federation of Nigeria, 1959
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 23 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 4.796 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | british commonwealth coins, british commonwealth and empire coins |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, The Royal Mint, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, Thomas Humphrey Paget, Medallist (1893-1974), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Nigeria |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Proof of Record |
| DateEra: | 1959 AD |
| Denomination: | 1 Shilling |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; artist's initials, CT, incuse on bust truncation |
| Reverse Description: | Palm tree foliage dividing the date, 1959; around, FEDERATION OF NIGERIA ONE SHILLING |
| Edge Description: | Milled |
| Shape: | round |
| Material: | Copper-Nickel |
| Issued By: | Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria, 1959 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1959 |
| Artist: | Mr Cecil Thomas, Great Britain, 1953 |
| Artist: | Thomas Paget - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1959 |
| References: | KM#5 |
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