The 1927 Wreath Crown - George V ProofSilver Proof 1927 Wreath Crown of George V dated 1927, 'wreath' design, diameter 38mm and weighs 28.3g. SCBC 4036. Only Proofs were minted in 1927, and there was a very rare 1927 Wreath Crown matt proof.
The wreath crowns were made between 1927-36 and mainly low mintages. The 1927 Wreath Crown was not intended for circulation (although was legal tender for 5 shillings), it was a popular Christmas present. About 15,030 were minted in 1927.
The Reverse is the Wreath Crown, designed by George Kruger Gray. It is a circle made of roses and thistles joined by pairs of smaller shamrocks with a crown in the centre. Date divided across crown.
The Observe of the 1927 Wreath Crown, by Sir Bertram Mackennal, is a bare head portrait of King George V.Images by permission of Museums Victoria
Mintage: 15,030 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1927. See Coins and Events of 1927
Monarch/Ruler: George V (1910-1936)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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