The Royal Mint Starter Coins: Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Crown
Price: £25.00
Product code: HISEC5S
- A celebratory crown struck to commemorate the coronation of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which took place on 2 June 1953
- Accompanied by packaging detailing the history behind the occasion and this crown
- Designed by Gilbert Ledward, the obverse features an equestrian portrait of the monarch on her horse Winston
- The reverse features a design by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas
- Fuller and Thomas’ design was later remodelled to appear on a memorial 50p coin struck to honour the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II following her passing in September 2022
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The 1953 crown was struck to celebrate the coronation of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which took place on 2 June 1953. The obverse features an equestrian portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring the monarch on her horse Winston, whilst the reverse features a design comprising emblems representing the four nations of the United Kingdom by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas. This reverse design also featured on a 2022-dated 50p coin struck to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II following her passing in September 2022.
Specification
1953 Coronation 5-Shilling Crown
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Denomination | Crown |
| Alloy | Cupro-Nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Edgar Fuller & Cecil Thomas |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Obverse Designer | Gilbert Ledward |
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1953 |
| Pure Metal Type | Base Metal |
