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Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation; Pinches, gold

Features

Location United Kingdom
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year 1953
Composition Gold (.375)
Weight 24 g
Diameter 35 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
555892
References BHM# 4439
Laurence Brown. British Historical Medals. B.A. Seaby, London, United Kingdom (3 volumes).
, W&E# 8060A var.
Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 (8 volumes).
, Pinches# p241.2
John Harvey Pinches; 1987. Medals by John Pinches: A catalogue of works struck by the company from 1840 to 1969. Heraldry Today, London, United Kingdom.

Commemorative issue

Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953

Obverse

Bust crowned of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH.II: DG BRITT:OMN:REG:FID:DEF

Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith

Reverse

The Tudor rose with, in its center, the crown of the United Kingdom and two crossed scepters. Legend around in two circular lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TO COMMEMORATE . THE . CORONATION . OF ❁
H.M QUEEN . ELIZABETH . II . JUNE . 2ND . 1953 ❁

Engraver: John Harvey Pinches (1916-2007)

Edge

Plain

Mint

John Pinches Medallist Ltd, London, United Kingdom (1840-1980)

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Bullion value: USD 1269.29 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.289 oz
Current gold price: 4386.58 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Medal - Elizabeth II (Coronation; Pinches, gold)Picture 1 of a sold Medal - Elizabeth II (Coronation; Pinches, gold)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30896
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 UNC
(NGC MS62 PL)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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