British East Africa 1 shilling, 1937 - 1946

Information

NumberKM# 28
CountryBritish East Africa
PeriodShilling (1921 - 1964)
RulerGeorge VI
CurrencyEast African shilling
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination1 shilling
Melt value7.6 XAGg x 0.250 = 3.13 USD
Year1937 - 1946
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.250
Weight (g)7.6
Diameter (mm)27.7
Thickness (mm)1.7

Obverse:

1 shilling 1937 - 1946, British East Africa

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George VI (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS VI REX ET INDIAE IMPERATOR

Creators: Percy Metcalfe (PM)

Reverse

1 shilling 1937 - 1946, British East Africa

Big cats  Mountains 

Description
Lion

Legend
1 SHILLING
EAST AFRICA

Mintage, Rarity, Worth

YearMarkMintageRarityValue, USD
UNCBUProof
1946SA18.260.000--
C
$ 7.89
1945SA10.080.000--
1944H10.000.000--
1944SA5.820.000--
1942H4.430.000-+
1942I3.900.000--
1941I7.000.000--
1937H7.672.000-+


Collection

1946$ 7.89  
1945$ *****  
1944H$ *****  
1944SA$ *****  
1942H$ *****  
1942I$ *****  
1941$ *****  
1937$ *****  
Offers
-user1942 $ 7.22-user1941 $ 9.63-user1941 $ 12.19-user1941 $ 13.13-user1946 $ 13.31-user1944 $ 15-user1941 $ 15.79-user1945 $ 17.75-user1941 $ 20.46
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