Lot 299


The Royal Mint has struck coins for British monarchs for over a thousand years, and we marked the crowning of The Queen in fitting fashion. The 1953 coronation five-shilling coin holds a significant place in numismatic history as the first commemorative coin in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The non-circulating crown (five shillings) was originally issued as a single coin and as part of a ten-piece collectable set that commemorated the occasion. The obverse features Edgar Fullers portrait of Her Majesty riding her horse, Winston, in her Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards uniform, worn during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. The reverse bears a traditional saltire four-shield design containing a rose, a thistle, a sprig of shamrock and a leek to represent the four nations of the UK. A royal crown resides at the centre of the four shields to symbolize the monarch at the heart of her nation. The coins edge is engraved with the words Faith and Truth I Bear Unto You, traditionally expressed during the coronation ceremony as an act of homage. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request
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Dimensions:
- 13.5" x 18.75" Condition:
- Excellent Condition
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