Country ** Exonumia ** (Tokens - South Africa)
Type: Token
Year: 1953
Mint: Le Cap
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 12.4 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Shape: Round with a loop
Grade: XF
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Commemorative issue:
Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, Celebration in South Africa.
Obverse:
Young bust crowned of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Legend around. Engraver's initials under the truncation.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH SECUNDA •
Engraver: Humphrey Paget.
Reverse:
Two King Protea flowers in a laurel wreath, with the date in the center and lettering in English and Afrikaans around the flowers.
Lettering:
♦ CORONATION ♦ KRONING
2 • 6 • 1953
Edge:
Plain with lug at the top.
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collezione : Exonumia