Coin
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1951
Materials
Copper
Measurements
30 mm (Diameter)2 mm (W)
Place of origin
Africa, East
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1340708
Summary
Copper coin with hole at the centre. The obverse shows elephant tusks and an embossed number '10' surrounded by embossed lettering which reads, 'EAST AFRICA 1951'. Reverse shows embossed lettering 'TEN CENTS' surmounted by a crown and with scroll decoration surrounded by embossed lettering which reads, 'GEORGIUS SEXTUS REX'. Previously asscociated with inventory number MSS.687.
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.