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5 Pounds - George VI
1937 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.9 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 5 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.9 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#13349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1937
B.P.
Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci
Comment
The standard weight of a five sovereign was 1 177/623 troy ounce (616.4 grains). The pure gold content was 565 5/623 grains (36.6119 g).This issue was a plain edge Proof only, struck in London. The odd 1 Matte Proof is thought to have been for the King himself.
Impaired and blemished proofs of the 1937 issue are common and trade at much lower values.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1937 George VI 5 Pound coin is that it was minted in a very small quantity, with only 21,000 coins produced. This scarcity makes it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 5500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - George VI 1937 coin.
