1927 Wreath Crown George V Silver Proof Coin
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What Are Wreath Crowns?
'Wreath' Crowns are UK silver coins minted in very limited numbers between 1927 and 1936. Sometimes known as 'Christmas Crowns', these coins were intended as seasonal gifts for VIP clients of the Bank of England. The name comes from their name from their distinctive reverse design.
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1927 Wreath Crown Obverse
The portrait of King George V on the obverse of this 1927-dated coin was created by Australian medallist and sculptor Bertram Mackennal and is surrounded by a legend which reads 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'.
Reverse Of 1927 Wreath Crown
Like all the coins in this short series, the 1927 Wreath Crown features a distinctive design by George Kruger Gray showing a royal crown at the centre of a wreath of shamrocks, thistles and roses with 'CROWN' below and 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' around.
50% Silver Historic UK Coin
1927 Crowns have a proof finish and are struck in 28.28 grams of 50% silver, as is typical of British coins in this period. Like earlier milled Crowns, the 1927 Wreath Crown measures 38.6 millimetres in diameter.
Mintage For 1927 Wreath Crown
Only proof Wreath Crowns were issued by the Royal Mint in 1927. Some 15,030 Crowns were minted in this year.
High-Grade George V Wreath Crown
You will receive the exact coin shown in the images on this page, which our experts have graded UNC (Uncirculated).
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