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Auction 46 9 Jan 2019
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George V (1910-36). Silver Proof Crown, 1935, one year design struck for silver Jubilee, with raised edge lettering, struck in sterling silver, bare head left, BM raised on truncation for designer Bertram MacKennal, legend surrounding with toothed border around rim both sides, GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:, Rev. struck en medaille, art deco style St George and dragon, PM raised to lower right for designer Percy Metcalfe, legend above, CROWN 1935, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV., weight 28.46g (Bull 3655; ESC 378; L&S 46; S.4048; KM.842). One of 2,500 pieces issued, housed in original card box, with a very attractive tone, practically as struck and becoming rare. Estimate Value $1,400 - UP
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India," and on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the 25th year of the reign.".
George V (1910-36). Silver Proof Crown, 1935, one year design struck for silver Jubilee, with raised edge lettering, struck in sterling silver, bare head left, BM raised on truncation for designer Bertram MacKennal, legend surrounding with toothed border around rim both sides, GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:, Rev. struck en medaille, art deco style St George and dragon, PM raised to lower right for designer Percy Metcalfe, legend above, CROWN 1935, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV., weight 28.46g (Bull 3655; ESC 378; L&S 46; S.4048; KM.842). One of 2,500 pieces issued, housed in original card box, with a very attractive tone, practically as struck and becoming rare. Estimate Value $1,400 - UP
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "George the Fifth, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India," and on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the 25th year of the reign.".