1937 Great Britain George VI Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 63

### 1937 Great Britain George VI Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 63 A pinnacle of 20th-century British proof coinage, the **1937 Great Britain George VI Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 63** is a historic and highly sought-after coronation issue. Struck by the Royal Mint in 22-karat gold with an actual gold weight of 0.2354 troy oz, this coin has been graded NGC PF 63, showcasing attractive proof surfaces and strong eye appeal for this scarce issue. Created in the wake of the 1936 abdication crisis, the 1937 Sovereign marked the first gold proof issue of King George VI’s reign. Humphrey Paget designed the obverse portrait in record time, producing a dignified and confident likeness of the new monarch that has since been praised as one of the finest royal coin portraits of the century. The reverse features Benedetto Pistrucci’s iconic depiction of St. George slaying the dragon — rendered with exceptional sharpness and depth thanks to the proof striking. **Coin Features:** - **Graded as PF 63 by NGC** - Made from .9167 fine gold with a weight of 0.2354 troy oz - Denomination: 1 Sovereign - Proof finish - Produced by the [**Royal Mint**](file:///government-mints/royal-mint) - Coin arrives in an official NGC holder - **Obverse:** Features the bust of King George VI left, legend around. - **Reverse:** Displays Benedetto Pistrucci's design of St. George slaying a dragon, along with the date the coin was minted **Why Own This 1937 George VI Sovereign?** - Rare first-year proof from George VI’s reign - Historic coronation-year issue with extremely low mintage - Iconic St. George & the Dragon reverse design - Significant gold content combined with numismatic rarity - Key piece for [**British gold**](file:///buy-gold/british-gold%3Fcategory_id=759) and royal coin collections Bullion Exchanges is proud to offer the **1937 Great Britain George VI Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 63**. This elegant and historically significant proof sovereign represents a defining moment in modern British monarchy while delivering tangible gold value and exceptional collector appeal. It is a standout acquisition for those seeking rarity, artistry, and royal heritage in one prestigious coin. **You may also like:** - [**1937 Great Britain George VI Half Sovereign Proof Gold Coin NGC PF 65 Cameo**](file:///1937-great-britain-george-vi-half-sovereign-proof-gold-coin-ngc-pf-65-cameo) - **[British Gold Half Sovereign BU/Proof Coin (Random Year)](file:///british-gold-half-sovereign-bu-proof-coin-random-year)** - **[1887 Great Britain 5 Pounds Queen Victoria Gold Coin NGC MS 61](file:///1887-great-britain-5-pounds-queen-victoria-gold-coin-ngc-ms-61)**