Uncirculated 1937 English King George VI Commemorative Coronation Silver Proof Crown in Investment Condition.

Lovely coin with superb original detail. Please browse all 12 photographs attached for size, weight and condition as they are self explanatory. If you require a protective perspex coin capsule, please advise and I will send you it in a capsule free of charge.

George VI (Albert Frederick Arthur George; 14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death. He became known as a symbol of British determination to win the Second World War against Germany.

The British crown, the successor to the English crown and the Scottish dollar, came into being with the Union of the kingdoms of England and Scotland in 1707. As with the English coin, its value was five shillings.

Features:

Country United Kingdom

Type Circulating commemorative coin

Year 1937

Value 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)

Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)

Composition Silver (.500)

Weight 28.28 g

Diameter 38.61 mm

Thickness 2.9 mm

Shape Round

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

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

Varieties:

(1937) Coronation Commemorative Crown. Regular Strike.

(1937) Coronation Commemorative Crown.

Proof Strike.