Great Britain/United Kingdom 1953 - The Coronation Commemorative Crown (UNC)

This Crown is supplied in a protective clear capsule.

The coin is viewable on both sides.

The ceremony at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953 was one of

solemn pomp and pageantry. Princes, peers, prime ministers and

commoners heard the Queen take the Coronation Oath binding her to

the service of her people of Britain and the Commonwealth.

Gilbert Ledward, who had been commisioned to produce designs for the

Great Seal of the Realm, adapted his beautiful equestrian portrait

of the Queen for the obverse design.

The reverse design is of heraldic devices and shield of arms by

Edgar Fuller and modelled by Cecil Thomas.