Presenting the 1937 George VI Double Sovereign, a numismatic masterpiece celebrating the coronation year of His Majesty King George VI. Struck in 22 carat gold to the exacting standards of The Royal Mint, the £2 piece, known as the Double Sovereign, was issued exclusively in a limited proof set to mark this royal occasion.

The obverse features the distinguished portrait of King George VI by Humphrey Paget, a design conceived during an extraordinary period of royal transition and quickly recognised as one of the great coinage likenesses of the twentieth century. This dignified effigy is paired with the classical Latin legend GEORGIVS VI D:G: BR: OMN: REX F:D: IND: IMP, affirming George’s titles as King, Defender of the Faith, and Emperor of India.

The reverse displays Benedetto Pistrucci’s legendary depiction of Saint George slaying the dragon, a scene that has become synonymous with Britain’s gold coinage for generations. Rendered on the impressive 28mm flan of the Double Sovereign, the design’s drama and detail are revealed with remarkable clarity, a true celebration of both artistic and technical achievement.

Issued solely as part of the 1937 four-coin gold proof set, the Double Sovereign enjoys an exclusive status; a mere 5,501 sets were originally produced. As the only £2 gold piece ever to bear the portrait of George VI, it holds a unique place in British numismatic history. Each coin was struck to the highest proof standard, its mirrored fields and frosted devices produced using specially prepared dies and polished blanks in the tradition of Royal Mint excellence.

With its limited mintage, royal connections, and unmatched quality of strike, the 1937 George VI Double Sovereign stands as a striking tribute to the dawn of a new reign and a distinguished highlight of any collection devoted to the sovereign and its storied legacy.