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1933 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin

1933 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin Reverse

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Collectable 1933 silver 'Wreath' Crown from the reign of King George V (S 4036, ESC 373, Bull 3644). So-called 'Wreath' or 'Christmas Crowns' were struck by the Royal Mint between 1927 and 1936 in very limited numbers and reportedly distributed by the Bank of England as festive presents to favoured clients. The obverse of this coin shows the left-facing bare-head portrait of George V by Bertram Mackennal with the words 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX' around. The reverse shows the distinctive shamrock wreath design, interwoven with thistles and roses, the crown and its centre showing the date (1933) above. The words 'CROWN' appear below with 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' above. This is the work of George Kruger Gray. 7,132 Crowns of this type were struck in 50% silver. This example has been graded Very Fine (VF) or better by our expert numismatists.
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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. These collectable coins take their name from their distinctive reverse design.

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

1933 Wreath Crown Obverse

The obverse of Wreath Crowns like this 1933 example feature Bertram Mackennal's portrait of King George V, facing left, with an inscription around it reading 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'.

Reverse Of 1933 Wreath Crown

The reverse of this 1933 Crown shows a wreath of national flowers with a royal crown in the centre. This design by George Kruger Gray has the word 'CROWN' at the bottom and ' 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' above.

50% Silver Historic UK Coin

1933 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 1933 Wreath Crown measures 38.6 millimetres in diameter.

Mintage For 1933 Wreath Crown

The Royal Mint produced just 7,132 silver Crowns in 1933. Pieces from this very limited mintage can be difficult to find today in good condition.

High-Grade George V Wreath Crown

This 1933 Wreath Crown has been graded Very Fine (VF) by our specialists. You will receive the exact coin shown in the images on this page.