About the 1937 Plain Edge Proof Sovereign
5001 proof sovereigns were minted In 1937.
The obverse design is by Humphrey Paget and the reverse by Benedetto Pistrucci .
George VI plain edge proof Sovereigns are always in demand. Minor scratches and scuffs can affect the value of this coin quite significantly.
Spink Ref: 4076.
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High grade examples of this coin are sought after by collectors.
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The 1937 Sovereign features a plain edge with no milling
Further Information
Produced to commemmorate the coronation of George VI, 5001 4 coin proof Sovereign sets were minted in 1937. The set comprised of the £5 Crown, double Sovereign, full Sovereign and half Sovereign. Over the years, many of these sets have been split up and the coins sold sepatately. Of all the four coins in the set, the Sovereign commands the highest price to gold content ratio.
The 1937 Sovereign set is unique in that the coins were minted with plain edge, rather than the usual milled edge seen on all other Sovereigns.
Details
| Label | Detail |
|---|---|
| Proof Mintage | 5001 |
| Obverse Design | George VI |
| Obverse Text | GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP. |
| Reverse Design | St. George |
| Reverse Text | Null |
