Bidspirit auction | A 1935 George V Silver

A 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 0.500 Silver Crown - A British commemorative silver crown from 1935, issued to celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The obverse features the left-facing profile portrait of King George V, surrounded by the Latin legend GEORGIVS V. DG. BRITT: OMN: REX. FD. IND: IMP:. The reverse displays a stylised Art Deco interpretation of Saint George and the Dragon, designed by Percy Metcalfe, with the date 1935 and denomination CROWN positioned around the border. The edge of the coin is incuse lettered with the phrase DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV. Struck in .500 fine silver, the coin exhibits a silver-white metallic lustre with significant dark toning across both faces. The coin weighs 28.18 grams and has a diameter of approximately 39 mm across its widest point. Diameter: 39 mm Weight: 28.18 grams.