Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around. Note: modified portrait with larger beads, important to distinguish 1926 issues.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
GEORGIUS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX (Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Reverse description
Crowned quartered shield of arms within Garter band, legend around, divided date below.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
· FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ·
HONI SOIT· QVI MAL· Y PENSE·
HALF · 19 27 · CROWN (Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India Shame on he who thinks evil of it)