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Coronation Crown (5s) 1937
George VI Coronation
1937United Kingdom
Part of Pre-decimal coins
Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 is a United Kingdom Crown (5s) coin struck in 1937 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 418,600 were minted. Its estimated value in Very Fine is £38.31, from the Numista catalogue (October 2026). It is rated 8/10 for rarity (very rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
Crown (5s)
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
418,600
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Thickness:2.9mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:14.14 g (500‰)
Melt value:£20.81 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Numista catalogue, Very Fine
Value date:3 Oct 2026
Is the Coronation 1937 Crown (5s) rare?
Its circulation mintage of 418,600 is the 10th lowest of 14 circulation Crown (5s) coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1937 Coronation Crown (5s)
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 (this page) | Circulation | — | 418,600 | £38.31Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 Proof | Proof | — | 26,400 | £20.81melt value |
Coronation Crown (5s) by year
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