Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Crown
Royal Mint, London
George V (1911-1936)
A crown is a 5 shilling coin. This crown was not intended for circulation. It was produced to sell to people looking for Christmas presents. 15,030 pieces were struck.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; below on neck truncation in small letters, B.M. (Bertram MacKennal); around, GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle made of roses and thistles joined by pairs of smaller shamrocks, a crown; above divided by the cross on top of the crown, 1927; around above, FID. DEF. IND. IMP.; around below divided by a rose, CROWN
Edge Description
Milled
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1927 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Dimensions
38 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.309 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 4036 Pages
