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1932 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin

1932 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin Reverse

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Low mintage 1932 silver 'Wreath' Crown from the reign of King George V (S 4036, ESC 372, Bull 3641). This is one of just 2,395 Crown coins struck by The Royal Mint as Christmas gifts for VIP clients of the Bank of England. Designed as a commemorative coin, these pieces get their name from the distinctive wreath design on their reverse. This is the work of English artist George Kruger Gray and shows a ring of shamrocks, thistles and roses around a central crown with 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' above. Kruger Gray's engraving is paired with Bertram Mackennal's classic coinage portrait of George V, which is surrounded by a legend which reads 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'. These are 50% silver coins and can be difficult to find in high grade. This 1931 Crown has been graded Very Fine by our numismatic specialists and is ready to add to your collection.
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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

1932 Wreath Crown Obverse

The portrait of George V on this 1932 Crown features the initials 'BM' on the neck for the Australian medallist Bertram Mackennal. The legend around reads 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'.

Reverse Of 1932 Wreath Crown

All Wreath Crowns, including the 1932 issue feature a design by George Kruger Gray on the reverse. This centres on a royal crown which is surrounded by a wreath and divides the date (1932). The legend reads ' 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' with the word 'CROWN' below.

50% Silver Historic UK Coin

1932 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 1932 Wreath Crown measures 38.6 millimetres in diameter.

Mintage For 1932 Wreath Crown

The Royal Mint produced just 2,395 silver Crowns in 1932, the second-lowest mintage year for this short-lived issue after the very scarce 1934 Crown.

High-Grade George V Wreath Crown

You will receive the exact coin pictured on this page, which has been graded Very Fine by our expert numismatists.

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