Archives Center - Selected African Holdings

Archives Center - Selected African Holdings

National Museum of American History

Selected items with African Origination


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NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1952

One (1) 5 shilling coin South Africa, 1952 Obverse Image: Head of George VI facing left. Obverse Text: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX / HP Reverse Image: Ship with Table Mountain in …


NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1952

One (1) shilling coin South Africa, 1952 Obverse Image: Head of King George VI facing left. Obverse Text: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX Reverse Image: Female figure standing with an anchor. Reverse …


NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1952

One (1) 2 1/2 shilling coin South Africa, 1952 Obverse Image: Head of King George VI facing left. Obverse Text: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX / HP Reverse Image: Crowned shield. Reverse …


NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1952

One (1) 1/4 penny coin South Africa, 1952 Obverse Image: Head of King George VI facing left. Obverse Text: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX / HP Reverse Image: Two small birds perched …


NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1952

One (1) 5 shilling coin South Africa, 1952 Obverse Image: Head of George VI facing left. Obverse Text: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX / HP Reverse Image: Ship with Table Mountain in …


NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1952

This coin was issued by Portuguese colonial authorities. Colonial powers introduced their own money to make it easier to trade, collect taxes, and demonstrate their political authority. One (1) 10 …



NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1951

One (1) penny coin South Africa, 1951 Obverse Image: Head of King George VI facing left. Obverse Text: GEORGIVS SEXTVS REX / HP Reverse Image: A ship at sail. Reverse …



NMAH: National Museum of American History · 1951

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