99g (Bentley 23
value XXX in field behind
Latin legend continues in upper half
emblems and attributes of the Regency and Monarchy at its side
thought to be unique at the time of the 1945 Glendining sale
George VI 1951 proof Crown, Festival of Britain Issue, ex Smith 99g (Bentley 23George VI (1936 52), Proof Crown, 1951, struck in cupro nickel, Festival of Britain issue, bare head left, HP below for designer Humphrey Paget, denomination FIVE SHILLINGS below, legend and outer toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D:, rev. St George and dragon right, upon smooth ground line, date in exergue, B. P. to upper right of exergue for designer Benedetto Pistrucci, outer toothed border and raised rim surrounding,