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Estimated Value
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$47.37
Name or Denominations
1 Crown (¼)
Issuer
United Kingdom
Ruler
George VI ( 1936-1952 )
Year of Minting
1937
Currency
Pound sterling ( 1158-1971 )
Shape
Round
Rarity
Common
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.9 mm
Material
Silver (.500)
Shape
Round
Edge Type
Reeded
Technique
Milled
Front design
Uncrowned portrait of King George VI left, legend around.
Back design
Crowned quartered shield of arms with supporters, legend above, denomination and date below.
Year of Minting
1937
King
George VI ( 1936-1952 )
Mint location
NA
Mint mark
NA
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Inscriptions
Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX Reverse: FID:DEF: :IND:IMP DIEU ET MON DROIT CROWN:1937·
Context
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;
Rarity
Common
Coin type
Circulating commemorative
In circulation
Yes
Demonetized
No
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0
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