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2015-02-26
British West Africa. 2 Shillings, 1949-KN. KM-29. George VI. PCGS graded Specimen 64. Estimated Value $200 - 250. Ex: King's Norton Mint Collection. Categories: World Crowns and Minors
Origin of name for Shilling monetary unit
The origin of the term "shilling" as a monetary unit dates back to medieval England. The word "shilling" is believed to have derived from the Old English word "scilling," which means "to divide" or "to separate."In medieval England, the shilling was a unit of currency introduced during the reign of King Henry VII in the late 15th century. It w ...
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$11.0
1857, Australia, Sydney. Copper "Hanks & Company" Tea Mart Penny Token. VF+
Mint Date: 1857 Reference: KM-Tn81. R! Company: Hanks & Company Condition: A few hits i ...
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$66.0
1858, Australia, Melbourne. Nice Copper "Peace & Plenty" Penny Token Coin. XF!
Mint Date: 1858 Condition: A nice XF! Reference: KM-Tn285.1. R! Denomination: "Peace ...
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$205.0
2001, France (5th Republic). Beautiful Gold "Last" Centime Coin. PCGS SP-69! Mint Year: 2001 Mint Place: Paris (A) Mintage: 7,492 pcs. References: KM-928a. Condition: Certified and graded b ...