Great Britain. Matte Proof Shilling, 1927. S.4039; ESC-1440A (Rarity 7). George V. Obverse; Modified effigy of king left by B. Mackennal. GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX Reverse; Crowned royal lion standing on crown. FID DEF IND IMP above, ONE SHILLING 1927 below. K G (Kruger Gray) above. Mint state with matte design and fields. Very rare At Grading Service, Final grade on Web Site. Estimate Value $1,500 - UP
* The 1927 silver coins series - from Crown to silver threepence - saw a complete transformation of the reverse coinage designs of the earlier part of the reign. This was Kruger Gray's heraldic series. The Royal Mint made a small number of 6-coin silver sets with a matte proof finish, apparently for photographic purposes. Excessively rare.