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1935 British Silver Jubilee Medal – King George V

1935 British Silver Jubilee Medal – King George V

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1935 British Silver Jubilee Medal – King George V

Official Royal Mint Issue | Complete in Original Government Red Box

Overview

Celebrate the Silver Jubilee of King George V with this pristine, uncirculated silver medal, struck by the Royal Mint in 1935. Marking the 25th anniversary of the King's accession to the throne, this official commemorative issue captures a momentous chapter of British imperial history.

Adding exceptional value and provenance for collectors, this specimen comes complete in its original official red presentation box from the Royal Mint, preserving the artifact exactly as it was issued to the public over nine decades ago.

Historical Significance

The year 1935 marked the Silver Jubilee of King George V, the first time in modern British history that a monarch reached this milestone. Celebrated with immense affection across the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Jubilee served as a powerful symbol of national stability and continuity, coming just months before the King's passing in January 1936. Official Royal Mint silver jubilee medals were distributed widely to dignitaries, school children, and loyal subjects, making the survival of an uncirculated example accompanied by its pristine government case a treasured find for numismatists and royal historians alike.

Specifications & Condition

  • Issuing Country: United Kingdom

  • Year of Issue: 1935

  • Event: Silver Jubilee of King George V (25th Year of Reign)

  • Mint: Royal Mint (London)

  • Composition: Silver (Fineness: 0.950)

  • Condition: Uncirculated (Immaculate mint-state preservation with brilliant surfaces and mirror-like details)

  • Packaging: Complete in its original official red cardboard presentation box from the Royal Mint

  • Diameter: 1.252 inches (approx. 31.8 mm)

  • Weight: 0.558 ounces (approx. 15.8 grams of fine silver)

Why This Belongs in Your Collection

  • Complete Original Packaging: Finding these official medals housed in their original Royal Mint red presentation boxes is becoming increasingly scarce.

  • Pristine Uncirculated State: Retains its factory-fresh appearance with zero circulation wear, highlighting the crisp artistry of the Royal Mint's master engravers.

  • Essential Royal Heritage: A cornerstone piece for any collection dedicated to British monarchy, royal commemoratives, or 20th-century European silver medals.

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