George VI Festival Of Britain Crown Royal Mint 1951

Description

Heading: George IV Festival of Britain Crown 1951

Denomination: Cupro-nickel crown

Period: House of Windsor

Date: 1951 for Festival of Britain

Origin: Royal Mint

Condition: EF proof-like

Obverse: Bare head of George. left. legend around. engraved edge

Reverse: St. George and the dragon. date beneath

Size and Weight: 38.5mm. 28.32g 

References: Spink 4111

Features and Provenance: George reigned from 1936 until his death in 1952. when our dear late queen (Elizabeth II) took the throne. He was the last Emperor of India. the British Raj being dissolved in 1947. and the first head of the Commonwealth. This coin commemorates the Festival of Britain held in 1951. It was located on the South Bank of the Thames and the theme was Britain’s achievements; a big boost to down-at-heel. post war-torn Britain. It was considered a great success and the Festival Hall. the last surviving vestige. is still going strong as a world renowned concert hall even today.

Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear

Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn

Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible