1951 Festival of Britain Crown

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Item: 1951 Festival of Britain Crown. Commemorative Five Shillings of George VI, issued for the Festival of Britain. Details: A commemorative Five Shillings coin struck in 1951 for the Festival of Britain. Issued under George VI, this crown was produced in cupro‑nickel and supplied in its original Festival of Britain case. Obverse shows the portrait of George VI; reverse features St George slaying the dragon. Obverse: Portrait of George VI left; legend GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:, denomination FIVE SHILLINGS below. Reverse: St George on horseback slaying the dragon; date 1951 below. Edge: Incuse Latin legend with Roman numeral dates MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI . Translation: 1851 By the industry of its people the state flourishes 1951. Technical details: cupro‑nickel, weight: 28.28 g, diameter: 38.61 mm, edge: Incuse legend. Condition: Uncirculated, bright, supplied in original Festival of Britain 1951 case.   Shipment: Secure Tracked 48 delivery via Royal Mail. Free shipping on orders over £75.