PR65 CAM | Elizabeth II (1952-), cupro-nickel proof Crown, 1953, Coronation issue, Queen on horseback left, groundline below, initials G L to right for designer Gilbert Ledward, crowned EIIR to left and to right of horse, denomination FIVE SHILLINGS below with rose either side, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH. II. DEI. GRATIA. BRITT OMN. REGINA. FIDEI. DEFENSOR, rev. struck en medaille, crown at centre, cruciform emblems around, emblematic shields in angles, date either side of Welsh leek, tiny EF below Irish shield for co-designer Edgar Fuller, tiny CT below English shield for co-designer Cecil Thomas, toothed border and raised rim surrounding, edge with incuse English legend, +FAITH AND TRUTH I BEAR UNTO YOU (ESC.393E; Bull 4332; Davies 113; S.4136). Graded by PCGS as PR65 Cameo.
PCGS certification 42212949
The Latin legends translate as on obverse "Elizabeth the Second, by the grace of God, Queen of all the Britons, Defender of the Faith."
THIS LOT IS SUBJECT TO 5% IMPORT DUTY (WHERE APPLICABLE).
Estimate: £150 - £250
Price realized | 200 GBP |
Starting price | 120 GBP |