King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1935
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 28.28 g
There were many crowns issues during George V's reign; however, the most special of those was 1935 for the 25th Anniversary of the Jubilee of King George V. The crown was only issued for a year struck in .500 fine Silver and next year the king passed away.
Commemorative issue 25th anniversary of accession of King George V
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:
Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Reverse:
An Art Deco rendering of St. George slaying the dragon left, denomination and date above.
Lettering:
C R O W N 1 9 3 5
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: * DECUS ET TUTAMEN * ANNO REGNI XXV
Translation: * An ornament and a safeguard * 25th year of reign