Here is your opportunity to secure one of Australia’s most sought-after pre-decimal silver coins, offered in beautiful condition.
Issued for only a short period, the 1938 Australian Crown was struck from nearly one ounce of sterling silver and quickly consigned to history after being deemed too large and bulky for everyday circulation. Today, it stands as one of the great centrepieces of Australian numismatics.
Historical Background:
The Crown denomination was introduced in 1937 to mark the Coronation of King George VI, with a bold new design befitting a new monarch. Measuring an impressive 38.50mm, the coin featured a majestic reverse that symbolised strength, tradition, and royal authority.
Minting continued briefly into 1938, but production was halted just months into the year. As a result, the 1938 Crown has a very low mintage of only 101,600, making it scarce and highly desirable today.
Coin Specifications:
Year: 1938
Denomination: Crown
Monarch: King George VI
Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
Weight: Nearly 1 troy ounce
Diameter: 38.50mm
Mintage: 101,600
Design Highlights:
Reverse: Superb heraldic design by renowned artist George Kruger Gray, widely regarded as one of the finest reverse motifs of the pre-decimal era
Obverse: King George VI portrait, marking the early years of his reign
Condition & Collectability:
Offered here in beautiful condition
Exceptional eye appeal with sharp detail and original lustre
A critical key-date coin for any serious pre-decimal collection
Increasingly difficult to locate in this level of preservation
Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection:
✔ Extremely low mintage and scarce today ✔ Struck from nearly 1oz of sterling silver ✔ Iconic large-format pre-decimal coin ✔ Superb artistry by Kruger Gray ✔ True centre-piece coin for Australian collectors
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This magnificent 1938 Crown sits firmly in the upper echelons of quality and could be the jewel of your collection.
