Here's why 1937 "Specimen" Proof Sovereigns are both important and interesting

In 1937 the Royal Mint created 5001 (thanks Jester) plain edge specimen sovereigns with the portrait of George VI. They are unique and interesting for many reasons.
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[@scotmacc]

Beautiful coins. Its easy to understand why Sovereigns capture the imagination...great video.

[@meteoman7958]

Those four George VI sovereigns may be the best of the lot. Has always been a dream of mine to have one.

[@GoldenSlumber474]

I was born in 1951 so any proof coin with a George VI obverse is at the top of my list. It's a shame he didn't make it on more sovereign coins during his reign because his portrait is the best of all the monarchs IMO. Victoria young head is my next favourite with Elizabeth's first portrait a close third. I like that plain edge too as a change of pace. Fascinating video, Mr. Numi.

[@TyroneBeiron]

You're right about George VI's strikingly handsome profile (Thomas Humphrey Paget) - not unlike his brother's profile - would have looked gorgeous on sovereigns.

[@chopchung]

I froze this @5:40 and MARVELLED, as i always do, @ the sheer artistry and workmanship of the designers, engravers and ALL the workers at the British Royal Mint.Over CENTURIES they have produced some of the most regal, dignified and facially ACCURATE portraits of our Monarchs.The talent is breathtaking!!.

[@platinumskies7968]

Stunning absolutely amazing I really want the set I also want to collect the £5 sovs

[@alfredocosta6887]

O ve just bought a 1937 proof sovereign PF 66.. In s dream come true

[@danielwallace1899]

Amazing very well presented video

[@CSAN]

Thanks for sharing. Beautiful coins

[@stevenknopf2353]

Beautiful coins, love this set

[@stevenknopf2353]

Thanks for cheering me up, have a great day

[@Kered-9]

I would love one of those coins for sure!

[@silvercoins]

wow +149

[@ShinyPreciousMetals]

Magnificent!

[@robertw9677]

Thanks for sharing history great story

[@Diggs4ever]

Didnt one of the king georges the 7th or king edward have like 4 wives and a bunch of side ladies? Also you should make a instagram account and take pictures of these beauties. Alot of collecters and stackers on instagram :)

[@Numistacker]

+Diggs4ever we never had a Mormon king ))

[@Diggs4ever]

Numistacker King Henry VIII thats the guy lol

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

RATHER PAY MORE FOR QUALITY ! IM A BIT OCD WITH ALL MY STUFF !

[@olegpetelevitch4443]

JUST WON A ULTRA CAMEO MS70 NGC PERTH MINT HALF SOVEREIGN 2005 MINTAGE FIRST 1000 ! WITH CATALOGUE BOOK ON THEM ! AND CERTIFICATE BOTH HAVE THE BAGS TOO ! GOT IT FOR $85O ! HAPPY ASS THEIR FOR THE CAPS!

[@robertw9677]

Yuo always get me thinking about these but stiil try to stay silver focused at ratio of 75

[@jcb0920]

From what I've read, there were 5,001 sets created (according to CCGB 2016). The odd one set was struck for the King himself...how cool (and expensive) would it be to acquire that set with proper supporting documentation? Great video Numi! The overall quality of your videos has really reached the next level and the standard format for each is very appealing.

[@Numistacker]

+Jesters Cap changed my description to 5001 and mentioned you )) thanks. Probably #1 is in the Queens Coin collection.

[@kareem666uk]

would love to have the full sovereign if i can afford one ,, lovely set thank you for sharing .. few sovereigns will be on the way to you soon :)

[@Numistacker]

+Sovereign_uk look forward to seeing them

[@667hodge]

They look freshly minted

[@infinitemonkey917]

american coins are lacking variety

[@pmarmify]

how much is a 1937 gold half sovereign worth today?

[@Numistacker]

+pmarmify £500 to £1300 according to condition

[@thecow123xxx]

That's a nice watch on the arm

[@hyunjinki1995]

How much you bought that ? And how much if I buy a set in royal mint For king George vi 1937 and also Queen Elizabeth II gold sets

[@Numistacker]

A 1937 set is typically £12,500 or so

[@hyunjinki1995]

Numistacker whatttttt?????? £13k / one million Philippine pesos?

[@Babubhai1990]

I have a 5 cents Canada in 1937 what price

[@pmarmify]

what is a 1937 half sovereign worth?

[@Numistacker]

Between $800 and $3000 according to grade