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King George V 1935 silver proof Crown with raised edge lettering in the original box of issue. This coin was minted to celebrate George V's Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years since his accession to the throne. Although Crowns had fallen out of general circulation some decades prior, these 50% silver coins were minted as souvenirs, featuring a special St George and the dragon design created by Percy Metcalfe. These coins are sometimes known as 'Rocking Horse' crowns in reference to the stylised design. While the standard 1935 commemorative Crown features incuse (impressed) lettering to the edge, some 2,500 were issued with a raised (relief) inscription and a proof or specimen finish. Examples are often found in a red card fitted box with a crown printed on the lid. The 1935 Silver Jubilee Crown coin shown in the images on this page is the example you will receive, with the photographs providing a good representation of its relative grade.
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Rare raised edge proof 'Rocking Horse' Crown from 1935, celebrating King George V's Silver Jubilee.
The obverse of 1935 dated Crowns features the left-facing portrait of King George V by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal with 'GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:' around.
So-called 'Rocking Horse' Crowns get their name from the Art Deco-style Saint George and the dragon design, created by Percy Metcalfe, specifically for this issue. The stylised horse being ridden by England's patron saint is said to resemble a rocking horse. The words 'CROWN 1935' appear above.
The edge of this coin features raised (relief) lettering that reads 'DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI XXV.'. Standard 1935 Silver Jubilee Crowns feature the same inscription in engraver (incuse) lettering.
This is a proof or 'specimen' coin, struck for collectors in 28.3 grams of 50% silver. The silver content is standard for British silver coins from this decade. The diameter of the coin is 38.6 millimetres from edge to edge.
The Royal Mint issued just 2,500 specimen 1935 Crowns with raised-edge lettering to celebrate George V's jubilee year. This example is offered in its original red card-fitted presentation box.
The images on this webpage show the exact coin you will receive. We recommend studying the unedited, high-quality photos before purchasing. When this coin has sold and we have another example in stock, the image on this page will be replaced.
Spink reports that 2,500 'specimen' Crown coins were minted in 1935 to celebrate King George V's Silver Jubilee year. These silver proof coins feature raised edge lettering, which is different from the standard, more common edition, which has an incuse inscription on the edge.
