The first Silver Crown piece was minted in 1551. Four houndred years later, on the occasion of the Festival of Britain, the Royal Mint has issued a Crown piece, bearing on its edge the Latin inscription MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI - 1851 By the industry of its people the State flourishes 1951.
Boxed issue: 1951 P/L [box]
Coin only issue: 1951 P/L
