1937 Gold Proof Sovereign, NGC Graded PF66 Cameo

7.98 grams x 22 Carat Gold

Mintage: 5501

Proof with plain edge only. Struck to commemorate the coronation on 12 May 1937, the plain edge indicates that this is a commemorative not a circulating coin.

Obverse: Bare head of King George VI facing left; around, the the monarch's legend in Latin GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP. (George the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India); below the neck truncation in small letters are the artist's initials HP (for [Thomas] Humphrey Paget).

Reverse: St George on horseback advancing to right wearing a helmet and cape and holding a sword; below horse, fallen dragon with lance in its side; below exergue line at right the artist's initials B.P. (Benedetto Pistrucci); in exergue, 1937. No mint mark.

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