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Proof Coin - 1/10 Penny, British West Africa, 1954
Reg. No: NU 12199
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- Summary:
- Proof 1/10 Penny, Issued by, British West Africa, 1954
Minted by Royal Mint, London - Statement Of Significance:
- First coinage of British West Africa for Queen Elizabeth II. No other denominations were struck in her name and the two later 1/10 th penny issues, 1956 and 1957, saw only very limited circulation.
- Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 20.2 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 1.914 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, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | British West Africa |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Proof of Record |
| DateEra: | 1954 AD |
| Denomination: | 1/10 Penny |
| Obverse Description: | An imperial crown above a central circular hole with a scroll ornament to right and left; below crown, ONE TENTH OF A PENNY; around, outside the scroll ornaments, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; below hole in Arabic, the denomination |
| Reverse Description: | Around circular central hole, Solomon's seal, consisting of two equilateral triangles interlaced; around, BRITISH WEST AFRICA 1954 |
| Edge Description: | Plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Bronze |
| Issued By: | West African Currency Board, British West Africa, 1954 |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1954 |
| Person Named: | HM Queen Elizabeth II, Great Britain, 1954 |
| References: |
KM#32 Vice 302A |
| Bibliography: |
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