Unknown British Commonwealth coin SOLVED

[nebstater]

Was out the other day, and came across a couple of "holed" foreign coins, that at one time were probably on a belt or a bracelet or some other item as they were both "double" holed. The one I could identify as a 1955 South African half dollar. My problem comes from the other coin. All I have been able to ascertain is that it's a British Commonwealth coin, which I can't make out a complete date on. The back is almost worn smooth, so that did not give me much help. I don't even know what the denomination of this coin is. The front of the coin, bears the same design as the British 1912 gold Sovereign coin. I'm guessing that it was probably another coin that was used in West Africa, but I don't know for sure. I tried finding it on the net, but was not successful. Hopefully, one of you can give me some help.

Thanks for your time.

 

[nebstater]

Just looked through my coins.... here are a couple of pics to show some differences etc. enjoy them.


God bless
Peter

Thanks very much for the pictures. It makes identifying found items much better. It also helps when someone has covered them with a silver coating. Do you find many American coins down there?

 

[pgill]

You are most welcome, any help I can give you just ask

No we do not find any USA coins here. I do have some from friends when they have visited your country, and I was given a couple of large cents by a chap..... but other than that, I do not have any of the indians, mercs, buffalos etc. The currency in the USA is great like Britain, as there are so many different varieties to find. One thing I do love on your side is the tokens, that is what I would still like to get, they fascinate me lots.... we do not have them as such, I believe there was one or two in the early days, but you will not get hold of them that easy. Wow that was a mouth full..... I need to take a breath

God bless
Peter