1935 Raised Edge Rocking Horse Crown George V Silver Proof Coin

Rare raised edge proof 'Rocking Horse' Crown from 1935, celebrating King George V's Silver Jubilee.

1935 George V Crown Obverse

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.

Reverse Of 1935 Rocking Horse Crown

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.

Raised Edge 1935 Silver Crown Coin

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.

Specifications For 1935 Silver Crown

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.

Specimen Proof Raised Edge 1935 Crown

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.

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