1 Crown - George V Waitangi

Features

Issuer New Zealand
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1935
Value 1 Crown (¼)
Currency Pound (1840-1967)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
24265
References KM# 6
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Treaty of Waitangi, 6 February 1840

Obverse

Crowned bust of King George V left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGE V KING EMPEROR

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

Crown above facing figures of Maori Chief Tamati Waka Nene and British Captain William Hobson, R.N. shaking hands, legend and date around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEW ZEALAND CROWN+1935
WAITANGI

Engraver: George James Berry

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

This coin was not issued to mark a particular anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, nor, as is sometimes suggested, was it to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of George V which occurred in 1935.

According to Te Ara, The Encyclopaedia of New Zealand:

The Waitangi Crown, which was issued in 1935, is not strictly a commemorative coin, but the circumstances of its issue means it functions like one. It was struck after the New Zealand Numismatic Society approached the government to suggest a new coin marking the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand's founding document, in 1840. The coin was designed by New Zealand artist James Berry and adapted by British artist Percy Metcalfe. It shows Ngāpuhi chief Tāmati Waka Nene and the first governor of New Zealand, William Hobson, shaking hands above the legend 'Waitangi'.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1935  Photo 660 $ 4100 87%
1935  Photo 468 $ 6500 13% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Oslo Myntgalleri
Auction 37
Lot 2102
Internet Archive
25 Nov 2023 1935 UNC USD 3135.55
(NOK 34 000.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Heritage Auctions
2022 December 7 - 9 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction - Hong Kong 3103
Lot 35554
Internet Archive
7 Dec 2022 1935 UNC
(PCGS MS61)
USD 3960.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 32826
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1935 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 5040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1521
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1935 USD 5616.70
(EUR 5200.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Katz
Jubilee Auction 100
Lot 631
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1935 – Proof UNC USD 6481.88
(EUR 6001.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 17 - 19 ANA World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3109
Lot 33031
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1935 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR63)
USD 5040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 32827
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1935 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR62)
USD 5280.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Heritage Auctions
2022 November 2 - 4 World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3102
Lot 31160
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2022 1935 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65)
USD 6900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Heritage Auctions
2022 May 5 - 7 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Session and Signature® Auction 3099
Lot 30316
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1935 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Crown - George V (Waitangi)
Heritage Auctions
2021 October 28 - 29 World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction 3093
Lot 33272
Internet Archive
28 Oct 2021 1935 – Proof UNC
The lot includes several items.
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