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1951 British Crown

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1951 British Crown
Commemorative issue Festival of Britain, 1951 Obverse Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around. Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D: FIVE SHILLINGS Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget  Reverse St. George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue. Lettering: 1951 B.P Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci  Edge Incuse legend in Latin Lettering: MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI Translation: 1851 By the industry of its people the state flourishes 1951 Specifications  Country: United Kingdom  Type: Non-circulating coin Year: 1951 Value: 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4) Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970) Composition: Copper-nickel Weight: 28.28 g Diameter: 38.61 mm Thickness: 2.9 mm Shape: Round