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1 Crown - George V Silver Jubilee; Gold Proof Pattern
1935 year| Gold (.9167) | 47.83 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 47.83 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#181953 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
An Art Deco rendering of St. George slaying the dragon left, denomination and date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CROWN 1935
PM
Engraver: Percy Metcalfe
Edge
Plain with raised lettering
Lettering: * DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI XXV
Translation: * An ornament and a safeguard * 25th year of reign
Comment
From a mintage of 30 pieces, the Royal Mint received 1,329 applications for this gold proof pattern strike of the Silver Jubilee crown. 25 were made available, at a puchase price of £25, to the general public by a ballot with the remaining 5 being consigned to museums.Krause describes this piece as a Pattern for KM#842, Spink refers to it as a Specimen strike.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - George V (Silver Jubilee; Gold Proof Pattern) 1935 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate King George V's 25th anniversary on the throne, known as the Silver Jubilee. The coin features a unique design, with the king's portrait on one side and a depiction of St. Edward's Crown on the other, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. Additionally, the coin was struck in gold, which is a less common metal used for coinage, and has a higher value due to its rarity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - George V (Silver Jubilee; Gold Proof Pattern) 1935 coin.
