| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Year | 1858 |
| Type | Emergency coin |
| Value | 1/8 Penny (1⁄1920) |
| Currency | Pound (1918-1973) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.688 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#Tn2 |
| Obverse description | Denomination, date below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LAIRD SPERO MELIORA 1/8 PENNY 1/400 DOLLAR 1858 (Translation: We can and we will do better) |
| Reverse description | Schooner with value above and date below. |
| Reverse script | Arabic |
| Reverse lettering | ١/٤٠٠ ١٢٧٤ (Translation: 1/400 1274) |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1274 (1858) - ١٢٧٤ - 1 858 |
| Numisquare ID | 4342829980 |
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