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1930 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin

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Buy a 1930 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin

Collectable George V 1930 'Wreath' Crown issued by The Royal Mint (S 4036, ESC 370, Bull 3638). This 50% silver coin is one of just 4,847 of its type struck in this year. Originally, these Crowns were intended as Christmas presents for VIP clients of the Bank of England. 1930 Crowns were not intended to circulate, so surviving examples display display two classic early 20th-century numismatic designs in all their glory. The obverse shows Bertram Mackennals' iconic coinage portrait of King George V, while the reverse features the distinctive wreath design by George Kruger Gray that gives these Crown coins their name. Ready to add to your collection, this example has been graded Very Fine by our team of specialists.
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What Are Wreath Crowns?

'Wreath' Crowns get their name from their distinctive reverse design. These highly collectable silver coins were produced in limited numbers between 1927 and 1936 as holiday gifts to important clients of the Bank of England, leading to their other common name: 'Christmas' Crowns.

Read more: George V Wreath Crowns: Christmas Presents From The Past

1930 Wreath Crown Obverse

The obverse of this coin reads 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX' around the classic coinage portrait of King George V, created by Bertram Mackennal, whose 'BM' initials appear on the neck of the bust.

Reverse Of 1930 Wreath Crown

Like all coins from this short-lived issue, the reverse of the 1930 Wreath Crown features a central crown, surrounded by a wreath of national flowers with the word 'CROWN' below and 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' around. This design is the work of artist George Kruger Gray.

50% Silver Historic UK Coin

1930 Crown coins were struck in 28.28 grams of 50% silver as was typical of British coins in this period. Like earlier milled Crowns, the 1930 Wreath Crown measures 38.6 millimetres in diameter.

Mintage For 1930 Wreath Crown

In 1930 the Royal Mint produced just 4,847 Wreath Crowns. Today, high-grade surviving examples can be difficult to acquire.

High-Grade George V Wreath Crown

This 1930-dated Wreath Crown has been graded Very Fine (VF) by our numismatists. You will receive the exact coin shown in the images on this page.