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Proof Coin - Crown, Silver Jubilee George V, Great Britain, 1936
Reg. No: NU 1500
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- Summary:
- Silver coin; Denomination: Crown
Royal Mint, London
George V (1911-1936)
Struck to commemorate the 25 year Jubilee of George V. Raised edge legend, struck in sterling silver (0.925 fine). - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 38 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 28.391 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Edgar Bertram Mackennal, Sculptor (1863-1931), HRH King George V (1865-1936), Royal Mint, London, Percy Metcalf, Coin Designer, (1895-1970), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Commmemorative |
| DateEra: | 1935 AD |
| Denomination: | Crown (5 Shillings) |
| Obverse Description: | Bare head of the King facing left; below on neck truncation in small letters, B.M. (Bertram MacKennal); around, GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP: |
| Reverse Description: | St. George wearing armour and holding a sword and shield (bearing the cross of St. George) on horseback advancing to left above a fallen dragon with broken lance in it's side; around above, CROWN 1935 |
| Edge Description: | Raised lettering, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King George V, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | Sir Bertram Mackennal |
| Artist: | Percy Metcalfe - Royal Mint, London |
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