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Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 Proof
George VI Coronation
1937United KingdomProof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 Proof is a United Kingdom Crown (5s) coin struck in 1937 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 26,400 were minted. Its melt value is £20.81 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is rated 9/10 for rarity (ultra rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
Crown (5s)
Condition
Proof
Mintage
26,400
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:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Is the Coronation 1937 Crown (5s) rare?
Its proof mintage of 26,400 is the 3rd lowest of 4 proof Crown (5s) coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1937 Coronation Crown (5s)
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 | Circulation | — | 418,600 | £38.31Numista catalogue, Very Fine |
| Coronation Crown (5s) 1937 Proof (this page) | Proof | — | 26,400 | £20.81melt value |
Coronation Crown (5s) by year
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