Summary
Cupro-Nickel coin; Denomination: Crown
Royal Mint, London
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
A crown is a 5 shilling coin. This commemorative crown was issued to commemorate the Coronation of Elizabeth II, 2 June 1953. This is a proof-of-record strike of the issue. The equestrian obverse was adapted from the Great Seal of the Realm.
Obverse Description
The Queen on horseback advancing to left dividing two crowned Royal cyphers EIIR; artist's initials, GL (Gilbert Ledward) by rear hoof; around above, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR; around below, FIVE SHILLINGS
Reverse Description
Four flat topped shields forming a diagonal cross around a crown, the shields bear the arms of England (top left and bottom right), Scotland (top right) and Ireland (bottom left); between shields, a rose, shamrock, leek and thistle; the leek divides the date 1953
Edge Description
Incuse, + FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1953 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
Mr Gilbert Ledward - Royal Mint, London, England, Great Britain
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Copper Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
39 mm (Outside Diameter), 28.161 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
3 mm (Length), 37 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 4136 Pages
