British West Africa 2 shillings, 1920

Mintmark "H". Silver /gray color/

Information

NumberKM# 13a
CountryBritish West Africa
PeriodBritish colony (1907 - 1966)
RulerGeorge V
CurrencyBritish West African pound
Coin typeCirculation coins
Denomination2 shillings
Melt value11.31 XAGg x 0.500 = 9.71 USD
Year1920
Edge typeReeded
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionSilver 0.500
Weight (g)11.31
Diameter (mm)28
Thickness (mm)2.1

Obverse:

2 shillings 1920, British West Africa

Crowns  Royal family 

Description
George V (King of the United Kingdom)

Legend
GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:

Creators: Edgar Bertram MacKennal (B.M.)

Reverse

2 shillings 1920, British West Africa

Tree 

Description
Palm tree

Legend
BRITISH WEST AFRICA
TWO SHILLINGS

Mintage

MintMarkMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, Birmingham (Heaton)H1.926.000+-


Collection

 1920