Sierra Leone Coin
Title
Sierra Leone Coin
Original Format
Coin
Physical Dimensions
Weight: 12.75 grammes
Diameter: 29 millimetres
Diameter: 29 millimetres
Description
Copper coin.(obverse) Semi crouchant lion at centre.
(reverse) Two clasped hands representing friendship between the races at centre.
(reverse) Two clasped hands representing friendship between the races at centre.
Denomination
cent
Production Place
Issued in: Sierra Leone (Africa, Sierra Leone)
Inscription(s)
Inscription Position reverse:
Language: English
Content: ONE PENNY PIECE 1 1791
Inscription Position obverse:
Language: English
Content: SIERRA LEONE COMPANY AFRICA
Language: English
Content: ONE PENNY PIECE 1 1791
Inscription Position obverse:
Language: English
Content: SIERRA LEONE COMPANY AFRICA
Date
1791
Museum Number
SSB, 154.29
Source
British Museum, Department of Coins and Medals
Source URL
https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/C_SSB-154-29
Acquisition name
Donated by: Dorothea, Lady Banks
Previous owner: Sarah Sophia Banks
Previous owner: Sarah Sophia Banks
Acquisition Date
1818
Rights
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 Trustees of the British Museum
Citation
“Sierra Leone Coin,” Exploring The Collections of Sarah Sophia Banks, accessed April 20, 2024, https://sarahsophiabanks.com/items/show/2.