George V (1910-36), silver proof Crown, 1935, Silver Jubilee issue, bare head left with BM on truncation for engraver Bertram Mackennal, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:, rev. stylised ‘Rocking Horse’ St. George and the Dragon left, initials PM raised in lower right for engraver Percy Metcalfe, denomination and date above, edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI XXV. (Bull 3655; ESC 378; L&S 46; S.4050). Some light hairlines in fields with a small spluttering of deposits on obverse, otherwise a pleasing example, graded by NGC as PF62 Cameo.
NGC Certification 6671318-001
Calendar year mintage 2,500.
The Latin legend translates as "George the Fifth by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India", and on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard in the 25th year of Reign."
Price realized | 480 GBP |
Starting price | 400 GBP |