1 Crown - George VI Coronation

€8,473.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1937
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value1 Crown (1/4)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight28.28 g
Dimensions38.61 mm
Thickness2.9 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse: George Kruger Gray
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#857, Sp#4078/9
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX
(Translation: George the Sixth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains)
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield of arms with supporters, legend above, denomination and date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFID:DEF: :IND:IMP DIEU ET MON DROIT CROWN:1937·
(Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India God and my right)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1937  - Sp#4078 - 418 600
1937  - Sp#4079; Proof - 26 400
Catalog ID6747114240
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