PF65 UCAM | Elizabeth II (1952-), cupro-nickel proof Crown, 1953, Coronation issue, Queen on horseback left, groundline below, initials G L to right for designer Gilbert Ledward, crowned EIIR to left and to right of horse, denomination FIVE SHILLINGS below with rose either side, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. BRITT OMN. REGINA. FIDEI. DEFENSOR, rev. struck en medaille, crown at centre, cruciform emblems around, emblematic shields in angles, date either side of Welsh leek, toothed border and raised rim surrounding, edge with incuse English legend, +FAITH AND TRUTH I BEAR UNTO YOU (Bull 4333; ESC 393H; L&S 3; Davies 2280; S.4136). Brilliant proof example graded by NGC as PF65 ULTRA CAMEO, a notoriously difficult type to obtain in an UCAM grade.
NGC Certification 2881137-001.
Calendar Year Mintage 40,000.
The Latin legends translate on obverse as "Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, Queen of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
Estimate: £300-400