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George VI proof sovereign, 1937
George VI proof sovereign, 1937
Overview
Museum number
RMM 1379
Country
United Kingdom
Ruler
George VI
Object name
coin
proof
proof
Denomination
sovereign
Date
1937
Design
Obverse
uncrowned portrait of George VI to left
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.
inscription: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP.
Reverse
St George and the dragon
inscription: 1937
inscription: 1937
Obverse designer
Paget, Thomas Humphrey
Reverse designer
Pistrucci, Benedetto
Edge
plain
Die axis
360
Production
Mint
Tower Hill
Material
gold
Dimensions
Weight
7.99g
Acquisition
Acquired from
Operative Department, 18.5.1938
References
Archive reference
Accession Register E 3997 or 3998
Standard reference
Wilson & Rasmussen 439