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1936 Crown (5s) George V ('Wreath' Crown)
George V 'Wreath' Crown
1936United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1936 Crown (5s) George V ('Wreath' Crown) is a United Kingdom Crown (5s) coin struck in 1936 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 2,473 were minted. Its type value in Uncirculated is £421, Numista's price for this type (October 2026): 1936 has not been priced separately. 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)
Type Value
£420.50
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
2,473
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 type value, Uncirculated
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the 1936 Crown (5s) (George V) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 2,473 is the 3rd lowest of 14 circulation Crown (5s) coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1936 George V Crown (5s)
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 Crown (5s) George V ('Wreath' Crown) (this page) | Circulation | 'Wreath' Crown | 2,473 | £421Numista type value, Uncirculated |
| 1936 Crown (5s) George V Proof ('Wreath' Crown) | Proof | 'Wreath' Crown | — | £20.81melt value |
George V Crown (5s) by year
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