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1951 United Kingdom Festival Of Britain Five Shillings Crown - Original Royal Mint Box

Overview
A 1951 Festival Of Britain Crown (Five Shillings) Issued By The Royal Mint To Commemorate The Festival Of Britain. The Coin Is Presented In Its Original Royal Mint Box.

Obverse
Bare Head Portrait Of King George Vi Facing Left. Legend Reads Georgivs Vi D:G:Br:Omn:Rex F.D. With Five Shillings Below The Portrait.

Reverse
St George On Horseback Slaying The Dragon, With The Date 1951 In The Exergue.

Condition Notes
* Light Contact Marks Visible On The Obverse Portrait, Particularly On The Cheek Area
* Minor Surface Marks And Light Toning On The Reverse Fields
* Design Detail Remains Strong On Both Sides With Minimal Wear To High Points
* Original Royal Mint Box Present With Significant Edge Wear; Pink Underlayer Exposed At All Corners And Along Edges
* Gold-Stamped Text On Box Lid Reads Festival Of Britain With Royal Mint Crest And 1951
* Box Interior Lining Shows Wear Consistent With Age

Specifications
* Country: United Kingdom
* Denomination: Five Shillings (Crown)
* Year: 1951
* Monarch: King George Vi
* Mint: Royal Mint London
* Composition: Cupro-Nickel
* Edge: Milled
* Grade (Our Assessment): Au-50
* Slabbed: No (Raw Coin)
* Original Box: Present, With Wear334414+21


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Auction Date:
18-Nov-2026 19:00
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