1 Shilling - George VI (1948 - 1952)

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obverse of 1 Shilling - George VI (1948 - 1952) coin with KM# 31 from British East Africa. Inscription: GEORGIVS SEXTVS · REX
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reverse of 1 Shilling - George VI (1948 - 1952) coin with KM# 31 from British East Africa. Inscription: EAST AFRICA 1 SHILLING 1952
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Features

Denomination 1 Shilling
Catalog Number KM# 31
Weight (g) 7.81
Diameter (mm) 27.8
Thickness (mm) 1.6
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Not Magnetic
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Percy Metcalfe
Lettering:
GEORGIVS
SEXTVS · REX

Reverse

Lettering:
EAST AFRICA
1
SHILLING
1952

Edge

Description:
Reeded
Year Mintage Comment Rarity
1948 19,704,000 Common
1949 38,318,000 Common
1949 H 12,584,000 Common
1949 KN 15,060,000 Common
1949 Proof Rare
1950 56,362,000 Common
1950 H 12,416,000 Common
1950 KN 10,040,000 Common
1950 Proof Rare
1952 55,605,000 Common
1952 H 8,023,999 Common
1952 KN 9,360,000 Common
1952 Proof Rare

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