1935 King George V "Rocking Horse" Silver Crown (.500 Silver) – British Jubilee Commemorative Five Shilling Coin
Product Overview
Coin: British Crown (Five Shillings)
Year of Issue: 1935
Commemoration: Silver Jubilee of King George V (25th Year of Reign)
Monarch: King George V
Country: United Kingdom
Metal Composition: .500 Silver, .400 Copper, .100 Nickel, .050 Zinc (Standard .500 silver alloy introduced in 1920)
Designer: Percy Metcalfe
Obverse Design: Bust of King George V facing left, encircled by the legend "GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:"
Reverse Design: A striking modernistic, stylized depiction of St. George on horseback slaying the dragon (popularly known to collectors as the "Rocking Horse Crown"), with the legend "CROWN · 1935" and the edge inscription "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" (An ornament and a safeguard).
Item Condition & Presentation
Condition: Collectible grade with honest, original details and pleasing character (please refer to photos for exact visual grading).
Historical Significance: One of the most famous and artistically distinct modern British commemorative crowns, highly sought after by collectors of 20th-century coinage.
Shipping & Postage
Handling Time: Dispatched within 1–2 business days.
Packaging: Securely packed with protective cushioning to ensure safe delivery.
