United Kingdom 5 shillings, 1953

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Information

NumberKM# 894
CountryUnited Kingdom
PeriodQueen Elizabeth II (1953 - 1967)
RulerElizabeth II
CurrencyPound sterling (pre-decimal)
Coin typeCommemorative coins
Denomination5 shillings
Year1953
SubjectCoronation of Queen Elizabeth II
Edge typeLettered
Edge description'FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU'
ShapeRound
AlignmentMedal (0°)
CompositionCopper-Nickel
Weight (g)28.28
Diameter (mm)38.7
Thickness (mm)3

Obverse:

5 shillings 1953, United Kingdom (Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II)

Event  Royal family 

Legend
EIIR
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR
FIVE SHILLINGS

Creators: Gilbert Ledward (GL)

Reverse

5 shillings 1953, United Kingdom (Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II)

Coat of arms  Crowns  Symbols 

Legend
1953

Creators: Edgar Fuller (EF), Cecil Thomas (CT)

Mintage

MintMintage
UNCBUProof
United Kingdom, London5.962.621?40.000


Collection

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