Description
George V (1910-36), Raised edge Proof Crown, 1935, Silver Jubilee Issue, bare head left, BM for Bertram Mackennal on truncation, toothed borders both sides, legend surrounds GEORGIVS V DG BRITT OMN REX FD IND IMP. Rev, a stylised post-modern depiction Saint George slaying the dragon left, PM initials to lower right beneath dragons tail for engraver Percy Metcalfe, denomination and date above, edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI XXV (S.4048; ESC 378; Bull 3655; L&S 46). 2,500 mintage.
An excellent specimen, understated frosting and mirrored fields. From arm’s length in good light also displaying some cameo, tiniest nick on ear and hairline in portrait, some natural brush marks synonymous with the type, much as struck, rare
