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East Africa 1 Shilling King George VI

Original price was: ₹400.00.Current price is: ₹350.00.

East Africa 1 Shilling coin (1948-1952) featuring King George VI. Made of copper-nickel, weighing 7.78 g with a diameter of 27.8 mm, this coin showcases a lion on the reverse and the king’s portrait on the obverse.

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Categories: Foreign Coins, Sale Tag: Unde 500

Description

This 1 Shilling coin from East Africa, minted between 1948-1952, is a historical piece from the reign of King George VI (1936-1952). The obverse side displays the crowned portrait of King George VI, surrounded by the legend “GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX.” The reverse side features a majestic lion walking with a mountain in the background, symbolizing the region’s identity. Struck in copper-nickel, this coin weighs 7.78 grams, has a diameter of 27.8 mm, and a thickness of 1.6 mm. The coin’s shape is round, and the edges are milled. This piece carries significant numismatic value, especially for collectors interested in colonial East African currency.