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5 Shillings – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, 1953
Context
Year: 1953
Currency:
(1158—1970)
Total mintage: 5,962,630
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard894
Numista: #5749

Obverse

Inscription:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·BRITT OMN·REGINA·FIDEI·DEFENSOR

EIIR EIIR

GL

FIVE SHILLINGS
Translation:
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God of the Britains Queen, Defender of the Faith

EIIR EIIR

GL

Five Shillings
Script: Latin
Languages: English, Latin
Engraver: Gilbert Ledward

Reverse

Inscription:
19 53

EF CT
Script: Latin

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering.
Legend:
FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU +

Mints

NameMark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
19535,962,600
195330Proof
🌱 Very Common