1933 George V Crown – a classic low‑mintage silver crown from the reign of King George V, featuring the elegant wreath reverse by George Kruger Gray and the bare‑head portrait by Sir Bertram Mackennal. A highly collectable pre‑decimal British crown, prized for its attractive design and modest mintage.

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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