George VI 1937 Gold 2 Pounds (Double Sovereign) Proof PCGS PR62
UNITED KINGDOM. George VI, 1936-52.
Gold 2 Pounds (Double Sovereign), 1937. Royal Mint. Proof.
Bare head of George VI facing left; GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP.. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge plain.
The 1937 Double Sovereign formed part of the gold Proof coinage prepared for George VI’s coronation, pairing Humphrey Paget’s portrait of the new King with Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon.
With a mintage of 5,501, this gold denomination remains an attractive part of the 1937 Coronation series. Graded PCGS PR62, the present coin offers collectors an opportunity to acquire the type from one of the most celebrated British Proof issues of the twentieth century.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS PR62 , certification number 50486828.
PCGS population in this grade: 13.
PCGS population in higher grade: 147.
Reference: Bull-1455; F-265; KM-860; Marsh-T46; S-4075; WR-437
Weight: 15.9761g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Diameter: 28mm.
Mintage: 5,501.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT.
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UNITED KINGDOM. George VI, 1936-52.
Gold 2 Pounds (Double Sovereign), 1937. Royal Mint. Proof.
Bare head of George VI facing left; GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX F : D : IND : IMP.. Design by Thomas Humphrey Paget. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge plain.
The 1937 Double Sovereign formed part of the gold Proof coinage prepared for George VI’s coronation, pairing Humphrey Paget’s portrait of the new King with Pistrucci’s St George and the Dragon.
With a mintage of 5,501, this gold denomination remains an attractive part of the 1937 Coronation series. Graded PCGS PR62, the present coin offers collectors an opportunity to acquire the type from one of the most celebrated British Proof issues of the twentieth century.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS PR62 , certification number 50486828.
PCGS population in this grade: 13.
PCGS population in higher grade: 147.
Reference: Bull-1455; F-265; KM-860; Marsh-T46; S-4075; WR-437
Weight: 15.9761g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)
Diameter: 28mm.
Mintage: 5,501.
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.
PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT.
A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
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