In 1953, to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Coronation 5 Five Shilling Crown.

This coin is in very good condition and will be sent in a hard shell plastic case.

I will be listing several interesting coins inherited from my father over the next few weeks.

Details:

Manufacturer: Royal Mint
Issuing Country: United Kingdom
Year: 1953Monarch: Elizabeth II (1953 - 2022)
Collections: Elizabeth IISeries / Ranges: Coronation
Denomination: 5 Shillings
Metal: Base Metal
Weight: 28.28 Grams
Diameter: 38.61mm
Issue Limit: 5,962,621 Worldwide

In 1953 to celebrate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Coronation 5 Five Shilling Crown Coin.

The reverse designed by Gilbert Ledward RA depicts in the centre a Crown, a features four quarters of the Royal Arms and in between each shield the emblems of the home nations – a rose, a thistle, a shamrock and a leek for Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales with an edge inscription of 'FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU'.

The obverse features a portrait of The Queen, mounted on her horse Winston, dressed in her uniform as Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards as worn by Her Majesty during the ceremony of Trooping the Colour.

Limited Mintage of 5,962,621 Worldwide

Original Coronation Crown

The First Commemorative Crown of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Celebrating the Queen's Coronation