Country ** Exonumia ** (Tokens - South Africa)
Type: Token
Year: 1953
Mint: Durban, Natal
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 14.1 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 2.5 mm
Shape: Round with a loop
Grade: XF/AU
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Commemorative issue:
Coronation of H.M. Queen Elizabeth II in June 1953, Celebration in Durban.
Obverse:
Young bust crowned of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Legend around with date. Engraver's initials under the truncation.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH SECUNDA •
2.6. 1953
Engraver: Humphrey Paget.
Reverse:
Coat of arms of the city of Durban with his motto, legend around in raised edge.
Lettering:
✛ CITY OF DURBAN ✛
CORONATION COMMEMORATION
"DEBILE PRINCIPIUM MELIOR FORTUNA SEQUITUR"
Translation: Better fortune follows a humble beginning.
Edge:
Plain with lug at the top.
Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces2...
Collezione : Exonumia