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1927 Proof George V UK Silver Coin Set

1927 George V Silver Specimen Proof Set Boxed

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1927 George V Silver Specimen Proof Set Boxed
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Highly collectable 1927 specimen silver coin set, issued by The Royal Mint. This official set was struck to mark the limited reintroduction of the Crown coin, last issued in 1902. So-called 'Wreath Crowns' were issued annually from 1927 until 1936, named for the design on their reverse. Intended for collectors, these coins were struck in limited numbers and rarely circulated. In addition to the 1927 Crown, this set also includes a Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling, Sixpence, and Threepence, all struck with a proof finish in .500 silver, the standard alloy for British currency coins at the time. Just 15,000 of these 1927 six-coin sets were issued by the UK's national mint, originally supplied in a red leather presentation case with the Royal Arms in gold to the lid.
Grade: UNC - Uncirculated
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1927 George V Silver Proof Set

These scarce 1927 silver proof sets contain six UK coins.

  • 1927 Proof Wreath Crown
  • 1927 Proof Halfcrown
  • 1927 Proof Florin
  • 1927 Proof Shilling
  • 1927 Proof Sixpence
  • 1927 Proof Threepence

The 1927 Wreath Crown

Crowns were seldom issued in the first half of the 20th century, with one exception: the Wreath Crown series. 1927 was the first year the Wreath Crown was issued, featuring a distinctive reverse by George Kruger Grey.

Portrait Of King George V

All six of the coins in this set feature an obverse portrait of King George V. This is the work of Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal and was used on British currency with minor modifications for the entirety of George's reign.

British 500 Silver Coins

Between 1920 and 1946, UK coins like the Halfcrown and Shilling were struck from .500 (50%) silver. The proportion of precious metal used to strike these coins had been reduced from 92.5% and was removed altogether in 1947.

Official Royal Mint Issue

Specimen sets like this one were only issued twice during the reign of King George V, first in 1911, and then again in 1927, when just 15,000 were sold. These historic sets are supplied in the original red leather box of issue.