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1 Crown - George VI Coronation
1937 year| Silver (.500) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#8473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms with supporters, legend above, denomination and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID:DEF: :IND:IMP
DIEU ET MON DROIT
CROWN:1937·
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
God and my right
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains); alloy composition - Ag 50%, Cu 40%, Ni 5%, Zn 5%.This coin was not included in demonetization legislation when decimalization was introduced in 1971. It has been confirmed by the Royal Mint that the coin remains legal tender, having been remonetized with a value of 25 pence.
Varieties:
Sp#4078 (1937) Coronation commemorative crown, regular strike;
Sp#4079 (1937) Similar, Proof FDC;
Sp#4079 (1937) Similar, Frosted VIP Proof;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937 George VI Coronation Crown is that it was the first British coin to feature a portrait of the monarch wearing a crown. The coin's design, created by sculptor Edgar Bertram Mackennal, shows King George VI in coronation robes and wearing St. Edward's Crown, which is the official coronation crown used in the British monarchy. This design was a departure from previous coins that featured the monarch in a more informal setting, and it set the standard for future British coins featuring the monarch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 26400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - George VI (Coronation) 1937 coin.
