MOMBASA - a port city on the Kenyan coast, date
of founding unknown but certainly before the 12th century. The 19th
century coins come in several varieties. The coins were made in England
and shipped over in barrels packed in oil, which partially oxidized, hence
the spots.
KENYA,
MOMBASA, copper pice, K1.2, 1888-CM, small letters
1.1mm tall / medium letters, 1.3mm tall, light spots, Unc $44.00
sold 2/3/2013
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