World Coin Wednesday.........
Afternoon everyone....
It’s time we search the globe for yet another gem in the rough......
Today is a beauty from the United Kingdom.
It’s a 1937 British Full Crown.
Here are the specs
Country United Kingdom
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1937
Value 1 Crown = 5 Shillings (1/4)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.500)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness 2.9 mm
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
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.
Now the coin....
There were 418,600 of these struck, don’t know how many still look like this one.....
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Great Looking Crown @silverd510. Those are Beautiful Silver Pieces......
Thanks @stokjockey
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Beautiful detail on this Silver coin @silverd510!😀 I didn't know about the demonetization legislation in 1971, how would Gold Sovereigns fit in under this?
Thanks. Yep all of the UK controlled countries. It was the UK and Australia first i believe.
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I love all the large silver Crowns of the UK. I enjoy looking at them very often. I wish to someday get more of them... perhaps next year!
Have a great day, take care, bestie 🥰🌺🤙 and a ton of hugs 🤗
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Me to, i have a few different years. Hope you are having a wonderful day bestie🤗🥰🌹❤️
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Still almost a half ounce of silver in that coin.
Where is Britain? Why just a wee bit north of the English channel from Jersey!
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It’s not the silver content on this one for me anyway. It’s worth a hell of a lot more then the $9 in silver. You’re a riot
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A lot of these are in good condition but that is really nice.
You would know way better then me, but this is the nicest one I’ve ever seen that’s why i grabbed it.
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A very well conservated coin! I like the British coat-of-arms. To me, it is second only to the Canadian coat-of-arms.
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Thanks Ron. My favorite is the shield back sovereigns. Getting them in pristine condition is rough though, without paying way too much.
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The reverse looks brand new. Score!
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Beautiful large crown buddy! It looks pretty minty to me!
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