George V Silver 1935 Anniversary Crown
George V Silver 1935 Anniversary Crown
Commemorative issue
25th anniversary of accession of King George V
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:
BM
Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse
An Art Deco rendering of St. George slaying the dragon left, denomination and date above.
Lettering:
C R O W N 1 9 3 5
PM
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Lettering: * DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI XXV
ALLOY: .500 Silver
DIAMETER: 38.61 mm
WEIGHT: 28.28 grammes
Sp#4048 Incuse edge lettering; KM# 842
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