Crowns were issued regularly during the reign of George V but in 1935 a special design was released to commemorate his 25th year on the throne, his Silver Jubilee.
With Britain in the grip of the First World War, George V gave up the historic German name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, adopting the Windsor name for himself and future royal generations. The proclamation of the new House of Windsor brought about a period of modernisation for the monarchy, reflecting the many social changes in Britain during the last century.
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | Crown |
Alloy | .500 Silver |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61mm |
Reverse Designer | Percy Metcalfe |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | Edgar Bertram MacKennal |
Edge Inscription | DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV |
Year | 1935 |
Pure Metal Type | Silver |
Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |