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UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-.
CuproNickel crown, 1953. Royal Mint. Proof.
A crown is a 5 shilling coin. This commemorative crown was issued to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. The equestrian obverse was adapted from the Great Seal of the Realm.
HM the Queen on horseback left, Royal cyphers EIIR to both sides, GL (Gilbert Ledward) below by rear hoof; FIVE SHILLINGS below; ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR. Design by Gilbert Ledward. / Cruciform floral emblems with central crown, shields of constituent parts of the United Kingdom in angles; artists' initials 'EF' and 'CT' and divided date below. Design by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas. Edge inscribed; FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU +.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 6318032-005.
NGC Census in this grade: 44.
NGC Census in higher grade: 134
Total NGC Census: 221
Reference: S-4136; KM-894; Dav-113
Mintage: 40,000.
Diameter: 39 mm.
Weight: 28.28 g.
Composition: CuproNickel.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.
CuproNickel crown, 1953. Royal Mint. Proof.
A crown is a 5 shilling coin. This commemorative crown was issued to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. The equestrian obverse was adapted from the Great Seal of the Realm.
HM the Queen on horseback left, Royal cyphers EIIR to both sides, GL (Gilbert Ledward) below by rear hoof; FIVE SHILLINGS below; ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR. Design by Gilbert Ledward. / Cruciform floral emblems with central crown, shields of constituent parts of the United Kingdom in angles; artists' initials 'EF' and 'CT' and divided date below. Design by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas. Edge inscribed; FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU +.
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 64 CAMEO, certification number 6318032-005.
NGC Census in this grade: 44.
NGC Census in higher grade: 134
Total NGC Census: 221
Reference: S-4136; KM-894; Dav-113
Mintage: 40,000.
Diameter: 39 mm.
Weight: 28.28 g.
Composition: CuproNickel.
PLEASE NOTE: 0 % Buyer Premium on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Only delivery cost will be added to your order.