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1930.56.1

Counterfeit 2 shilling coin from West Africa bearing palm tree design on one side and profile of George V on reverse, dated 1926. [LKG 5/9/2008]

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1930.56.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Counterfeit 2 shilling coin from West Africa bearing palm tree design on one side and profile of George V on reverse, dated 1926. [LKG 5/9/2008]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1930
Date collected
By 1930
Acquisition information
Donated: 1930
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Struck, Process Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 28 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1930.56.1

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