Elizabeth II - Coronation Medal - Britannia Standing

Elizabeth II - Coronation Medal - Britannia Standing - obverseElizabeth II - Coronation Medal - Britannia Standing - reverse

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Features

Location United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Souvenir medals › Event souvenir
Year 1953
Composition Aluminium
Weight 7 g
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 2.5 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
336269
References W&E# 8107A
Andrew Whittlestone, Michael Ewing; 2008. Royal Commemorative Medals 1837-1977 / Volume 1. Queen Victoria, 1837-1901, excluding the Jubilees of 1887 and 1897. Galata, Llanfyllin, Wales.
And 7 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953

Obverse

Large crowned bust facing to right of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a cloak ermine. Legend around with coronation year.

Script: Latin

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.

Script: Latin

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

Edge

Plain

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953 

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