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Country: United Kingdom - King George VI (King: 1936-1952)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1937
Value: 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (.500)
Weight: 28.2 g.
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Mintage: 418,600
Grade: AU55
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: KM # 857, Sp # 4078/9
Commemorative issue:
Coronation of King George VI, 1937
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse:
Crowned quartered shield of arms with supporters, legend above, denomination and date below.
Lettering:
FID:DEF: :IND:IMP
DIEU ET MON DROIT
CROWN:1937·
Translation:
Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
God and my right
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge:
Reeded
Lettering: MDCCCLI CIVIUM INDUSTRIA FLORET CIVITAS MCMLI
Translation: 1851 By the industry of its people the state flourishes 1951
Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains).
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;
Riferimento : KM # 857, Sp # 4078/9
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces8...
Collezione : George VI - King Emperor (1936-1952) of United Kingdom & British India