1 Sovereign - Edward VIII Pattern

Name: 1 Sovereign - Edward VIII Pattern
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1937 Denom1 Sovereign MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£769.76

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1937
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.870g
Diameter	22.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of Edward VIII to left Script: Latin

Reverse

St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2530

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £769.76

Premium over melt £1,696.72

Also issued as

I Pattern I Pattern I Pattern £49 I Pattern £16 I Pattern; Silver I Pattern

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Market Value

£2,466.48

Volume-weighted average across 1 verified sale.

Last sale 5 yrs ago View price history →

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