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Our Starter Sets Collection has been created with new collectors in mind, giving those new to numismatics the chance to discover the joy of collecting and collate coins that capture their imaginations.

The 1953 crown was struck to celebrate the coronation of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which took place on 2 June 1953. The obverse features an equestrian portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring the monarch on her horse Winston, whilst the reverse features a design comprising emblems representing the four nations of the United Kingdom by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas. This reverse design also featured on a 2022-dated 50p coin struck to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II following her passing in September 2022.

Specification

1953 Coronation 5-Shilling Crown

Specification Value
Denomination Crown
Alloy Cupro-Nickel
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61mm
Reverse Designer Edgar Fuller & Cecil Thomas
Specification Value
Obverse Designer Gilbert Ledward
Quality Circulating
Year 1953
Pure Metal Type Base Metal
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