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).
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
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1935 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
38 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.391 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 4050 Pages
