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1937 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP')
George VI Scottish crest; with 'IND:IMP'
1937United KingdomProof
Part of Pre-decimal coins
1937 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') is a United Kingdom Shilling coin struck in 1937 at the Royal Mint (Tower Hill). 26,000 were minted. Its melt value is £4.16 at the current silver price. No catalogue price has been recorded for it. It is rated 7/10 for rarity (very rare). It is struck in silver (.500), weighs 5.66 g and measures 23.5 mm across.
Denomination
Shilling
Condition
Proof
Mintage
26,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.500)
Weight:5.66g
Shape:Round
Diameter:23.5mm
Thickness:1.5mm
Currency:Pound sterling (1158-1971)
Mint:Royal Mint (Tower Hill)
Fine silver:2.83 g (500‰)
Melt value:£4.16 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
What pre-1947 silver is worth in metal →Features & Details
RoundSilver (.500)
Value source:Melt value only (no catalogue price recorded)
Is the 1937 Shilling (George VI) rare?
Its proof mintage of 26,000 is the 20th lowest of 25 proof Shilling coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1937 George VI Shilling
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 Shilling George VI (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 8,359,100 | £5.54Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1937 Shilling George VI (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Circulation | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 6,748,800 | £6.08Numista type value, Very Fine |
| 1937 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 26,000 | £4.16melt value |
| 1937 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') (this page) | Proof | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 26,000 | £4.16melt value |
| 1937 Shilling George VI Proof (Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | Scottish crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 2 | £4.16melt value |
| 1937 Shilling George VI Proof (English crest, with 'IND:IMP') | Proof | English crest, with 'IND:IMP' | 2 | £4.16melt value |
George VI Shilling by year
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