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1928 Crown (5s) George V ('Wreath' Crown)
George V 'Wreath' Crown
1928United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1928 Crown (5s) George V ('Wreath' Crown) is a United Kingdom Crown (5s) coin struck in 1928 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 9,034 were minted. Its estimated value in Uncirculated is £421, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 10/10 for rarity (ultra rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
Crown (5s)
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
9,034
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:Numista catalogue, Uncirculated
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1928 Crown (5s) (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 9,034 is the 8th lowest of 14 circulation Crown (5s) coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1928 George V Crown (5s)
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 Crown (5s) George V ('Wreath' Crown) (this page) | Circulation | 'Wreath' Crown | 9,034 | £421Numista catalogue, Uncirculated |
| 1928 Crown (5s) George V Proof ('Wreath' Crown) | Proof | 'Wreath' Crown | — | £20.81melt value |
George V Crown (5s) by year
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