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UK Commemorative Crown Coin Set |
A set of six UK predecimal crown coins . The coins in the set are listed below ; 1935 This coin was minted to celebrate the silver jubilee of King George V . The unique design has an art deco image of St.George slaying the dragon . Also known as the 'rocking horse' crown , this is the only UK crown coin with this particular design , the obverse has bust of King George V . Bearing the edge inscription : DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI XXV . This coin is in excellent condition with crisp detail , grade extremely fine . specifications : weight~28.35gms diameter~38.6mm metal~Silver (.500) ------------------- 1937 This coin was minted to celebrate the coronation of King George VI . The unique design has the Royal Coat of Arms , this is the only UK crown coin with this particular design , the obverse has bust of King George VI . This coin is in excellent condition with crisp detail , grade near extremely fine . specifications : weight~28.35gms diameter~38.6mm metal~Silver (.500) ------------------- 1951 Issued in 1951 to celebrate the Festival of Britain , the festival was a national event held throughout the UK , intended to showcase Britain & it's contribution to industry , science & the arts . The reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci's famous image of St.George slaying the dragon , the obverse has a portrait of King George VI . Bearing the edge inscription in Latin : 'MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS' , translated as - by the industry of its people the state flourishes . Minted to a superb proof FDC finish . specifications : weight~28.28 gms diameter~38.61mm metal~CuNi …………………… 1953 The 1953 GB crown coin was minted to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II . The obverse shows the Queen on horseback in her uniform as Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards , the legend reads 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR FIVE SHILLINGS' . The reverse design shows a central crown in with a thistle , rose , leek and shamrock forming a cross , In the angles are four shields of arms , two for England & one each for Scotland & Ireland . The coin has the edge inscription 'FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU' . Grade extremely fine . specifications : weight~28.28 gms diameter~38.61mm metal~CuNi …………………… 1960 The 1960 coin was minted to mark the New York Exhibition , the Royal Mint had a trade stall there to demonstrate the minting process . The obverse has a bust of Queen Elizabeth II , with the legend 'ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D FIVE SHILLINGS' . The reverse design is identical to the 1953 crown described above . Grade extremely fine . specifications : weight~28.28 gms diameter~38.61mm metal~CuNi …………………… 1965 Issued as a memorial to Winston Churchill (1874-1965) , best known for his role as the British prime minister during WWII . Obverse : A young head bust of Queen Elizabeth II . Reverse : A portrait of Sir Winston Churchill . Grade extremely fine . specifications : weight~28.28 gms diameter~38.61mm metal~CuNi …………………… Postage combined with all other items Please wait for an invoice for multiple buys Please feel free to ask any questions Click HERE to see my other items Click HERE to add me to your favourites list
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