Elizabeth II - 1953 Coronation Medal, Britannia

Country: United Kingdom
Type: Commemorative Medal 
Year: 1953
Mintage: -
Composition: Aluminium
Weight: 7 g
Diameter: 39 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round with a loop
Grade: MS/UNC
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

Commemorative issue:
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

Obverse:
Large crowned bust facing to right of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the cloak ermine. Legend around with coronation year.
 
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II CROWNED 1953

Reverse:
Britannia standing facing, holding the globus cruciger in her left hand and a spear in the right, with a shield at her feet. A lion to his left and buildings in the background. Legend around and date below.

Lettering:
~ TO COMMEMORATE - THE CORONATION ~
A•D• 1953

Edge:
Plain with a loop.

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