1933 GEORGE V CROWN
£350.00
Scarce 1933 George V Wreath Crown in .500 silver. Features the Mackennal portrait and Kruger Gray wreath reverse. A classic low‑mintage pre‑decimal British crown.
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The 1933 George V Crown is one of the most desirable late‑milled British silver crowns, struck in .500 silver and forming part of the elegant Wreath Crown series designed by George Kruger Gray. With a low mintage of just 7,132 pieces, the 1933 issue is significantly scarcer than surrounding dates and remains a key coin for collectors of British crowns and pre‑decimal silver.
The obverse carries the refined bare‑head portrait of King George V, engraved by Sir Bertram Mackennal. Legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX The portrait is crisp, balanced and characteristic of late‑Georgian engraving.
The reverse features Kruger Gray’s iconic wreath design, with the crowned royal cypher at centre, surrounded by stylised oak leaves and roses. Legend around: FID DEF IND IMP Denomination at base: CROWN Date: 1933 above the central motif.
This reverse is widely regarded as one of the most elegant crown designs of the 20th century, combining classical balance with imperial symbolism.
- Denomination: Crown (5 shillings)
- Date: 1933
- Monarch: George V
- Mint: Royal Mint, London
- Metal: Silver .500fine
- Weight: 28.28 g
- Diameter: 38.6 mm
- Mintage: 7,132
- Catalogue references: Spink S.4036, KM#836
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