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1927 Crown (5s) George V Proof ('Wreath' Crown)
George V 'Wreath' Crown
1927United KingdomMatte Proof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1927 Crown (5s) George V Proof ('Wreath' Crown) is a United Kingdom Crown (5s) coin struck in 1927 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 2 were minted. Its melt value is £20.81 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is rated 9/10 for rarity (ultra rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
Crown (5s)
Condition
Proof
Mintage
2
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:14.14 g (500‰)
Melt value:£20.81 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Is the 1927 Crown (5s) (George V) rare?
Its proof mintage of 2 is the lowest of 8 proof Crown (5s) coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1927 George V Crown (5s)
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 Crown (5s) George V Proof ('Wreath' Crown) | Proof | 'Wreath' Crown | 15,030 | £20.81melt value |
| 1927 Crown (5s) George V Proof ('Wreath' Crown) (this page) | Proof | 'Wreath' Crown | 2 | £20.81melt value |
George V Crown (5s) by year
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