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Subiaco Museum > Records

COMMEMORATIVE COIN: CORONATION CROWN (COIN) ELIZABETH II

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1953

Overview

Circular silver crown (5 shillings) with a horse and rider embossed on the face with a crown and 'EIIR' on either side. The words 'Elizabeth.II.Dei.Gratia.BrittaOMN.Regina.Fidei.Defensor' together with the denomination encircle the coin just inside the rim. The reverse shows the emblems of England (rose), Scotland (thistle), Ireland (clover) and Wales (leek) together with their shields and the date (1953) as well as a crown at its centre. All are embossed. The words 'Faith and Truth I will bear unto you' are engraved on the rim.

Historical information

The coin was issued to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953.

Details

Details

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cwa-org-43-1993.76

Item type

Keywords

WINDSOR, Queen Elizabeth II

Photographed 2023

Year

Statement of significance

Coin commemorating the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, the nation's Head of State.

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