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1936 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin

1936 Wreath Crown George V Silver Coin Reverse

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1936 George V Wreath Crown, issued in the reign of Edward VIII (S 4036, ESC 381, Bull 3649). These historic 1936 collectors coins were struck by The Royal Mint as Christmas gifts for important clients of the Bank of England and were never intended for circulation. They take their name from their distinctive reverse design, created by English artist George Kruger Gray. This features a wreath of shamrocks, roses and thistles, surrounding a royal crown with the words 'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' above. Gray's design is paired with Bertram Mackennal's classic coinage portrait of King George V with the words 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX' around. George passed away in January 1936, so this coin was actually struck during the reign of King Edward VIII. One of just 2,473 pieces minted, this example has been graded Extremely Fine (EF) by our specialists.
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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

1936 Wreath Crown Obverse

This obverse of this 1936 Wreath Crown shows Bertram Mackennal's portrait of King George V with the artist's 'BM' initials to the truncation. The inscription around reads 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX'.

Reverse Of 1936 Wreath Crown

The reverse of all coins in this short series shows George Kruger Gray's distinctive design featuring a wreath of national flowers around a royal crown with  'FID · · DEF · · IND · · IMP' above and 'CROWN' below.

50% Silver Historic UK Coin

1936 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 1936 Wreath Crown measures 38.6 millimetres in diameter.

Mintage For 1936 Wreath Crown

Just 2,473 silver Wreath Crowns were struck by the Royal Mint in 1936, during the short reign of Edward VIII before his abdication in December of the same year. This is the third lowest mintage year of this short-lived issue.

High-Grade George V Wreath Crown

Our team of numismatists has graded this 1936 Wreath Crown Extremely Fine (EF). You will receive the exact coin photographed.

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