1 Crown - George VI Coronation

Features

Issuer	Australia
King	George VI (1936-1952)
Type	Circulating commemorative coins
Years	1937-1938
Value	1 Crown (¼)
Currency	Pound (1788-1966)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	28.27 g
Diameter	38.5 mm
Thickness	3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 12503
References	KM# 34 Standard Catalog of World Coins (85 volumes). , Schön# 28 Battenberg (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (3 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Coronation of King George VI

Obverse

Portrait of King George VI facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI D:G:BR:OMN:REX F:D:IND:IMP.
HP

Translation: George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India

Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

Queen Victoria’s Diamond Crown above date and value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH:OF:AUSTRALIA
1937
• ONE CROWN •

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Mint, Melbourne, Australia (1872-1969)

Comments

Originally issued in 1937 to mark the coronation of King George VI. It's commemorative appeal was lost when it was issued again in 1938. The 1938 coins fetch a much higher price due to a much smaller mintage in that year. The coins contain 0.841 oz ASW

The proof 1938 crown was prepared as a single commercial proof release along side the other 1938 denominations as part of the proofcoin collector program started in 1937. A total of 100 coins were prepared but the relatively high issue price of 6/- made it undesirable, particularly in the post-depression America where most Australian proof coins were sold to. In addition, proof coin pioneer, H. G. Williams did not order the crown with the rest of the proofs perhaps due to his disappointment with the 1937 crown profits (Verheyen, T, V, 2009) . A total of 100 were prepared however dealer correspondence with the Melbourne mint indicated that 18 had been sold and a further 6 were sold to that dealer (Verheyen, T, V, 2009) though information compiled by Sharples indicate that a total of 52 were sold (Sharples, J, 1990) , the other 28 most likely at a later date.

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Date	Mintage	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1937	1 008 000	$ 35	$ 43	$ 47	$ 47	$ 54	Circulation	95%
1937	100					$ 16 000	Proof	0.7%
1938	101 600		$ 110	$ 160	$ 170	$ 340	Circulation	14%
1938	100						Proof	0.6%

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Bullion value: USD 27.65 Search tips

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 1 Crown - George VI (Coronation)

Picture 2 of the example of 1 Crown - George VI (Coronation)

1938 Circulation version.

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 December 15 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire World Coins Showcase Auction 61418 Lot 22117	15 Dec 2024	1937 – Circulation	UNC (NGC MS61)	USD 94.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2024 September 16 The Dr. Hezi Shami Ph.D Type Set Collection of Great Britain and her Colonies Showcase Auction 61435 Lot 24164	16 Sep 2024	1937 – Circulation	UNC (NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))	USD 38.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 136 Lot 2658	28 Aug 2024	1937 – Circulation	UNC	USD 44.40 (EUR 39.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 126 Lot 1429	18 May 2024	1937 – Circulation	UNC	USD 37.57 (EUR 33.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 123 Lot 1468	27 Apr 2024	1937 – Circulation	UNC	USD 38.71 (EUR 34.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 108 Lot 1626	13 Jan 2024	1937 – Circulation	UNC	USD 44.40 (EUR 39.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 98 Lot 1438	14 Oct 2023	1937 – Circulation	UNC	USD 38.71 (EUR 34.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232252 Lot 65397	22 Dec 2022	1937 – Circulation	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 139.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232251 Lot 64354	15 Dec 2022	1937 – Circulation	UNC (PCGS MS63)	USD 204.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
© Heritage Auctions
	Katz Auction 57 Lot 349	19 Mar 2022	1937 – Circulation	UNC	USD 31.88 (EUR 28.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.