Bidspirit auction | UK 1937 George VI Coin
UK 1937 George VI Coin Set - This set comprises a collection of UK coinage dated 1937, housed in a blue velvet-lined display board within a dark wooden frame under glass. The denominations include a Crown, Halfcrown, Florin, two Shillings, a Sixpence, two Threepence pieces, a Penny, a Halfpenny, and a Farthing. The coins feature the obverse legend GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX and FID : DEF : IND : IMP. The Crown and Halfcrown pieces feature heraldic shields, while the Florin reverse shows a crowned rose, thistle, and shamrock. The two Shilling pieces comprise the English type with a crowned crest upon a crown and the Scottish type with a crowned lion atop a crown. The Sixpence and silver-coloured Threepence feature royal ciphers and St Edward's Crown. The brass Threepence is dodecahedral in form with a thrift plant design. The bronze denominations include a Penny with Britannia, a Halfpenny with a sailing ship, and a Farthing featuring a wren. The display is titled GT. BRITAIN 1937 in white lettering. No maker's marks or labels are visible on the frame or mounting board.