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Up for sale is a classic and substantial commemorative coin from the United Kingdom: the 1951 Festival of Britain Crown.
Obverse: Portrait of King George VI (GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX F:D:)
Reverse: St. George slaying the dragon by Benedetto Pistrucci, dated 1951
Composition: Copper-Nickel (Weight: 28.28 g, Diameter: 38.61 mm)
Edge Inscription: Features the Latin edge lettering MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI
Condition: Housed in a protective hard plastic display case (note: the outer plastic case has scuffs, scratches, and shelf wear from storage, but the coin safely inside exhibits bright, reflective proof-like fields and sharp motifs). Please look closely at the provided photos to judge the exact condition.
A striking, oversized piece for any British coin or world crown collection.
