Elizabeth II (1952-2022), cupro-nickel proof Crown, 1953, Coronation issue, Queen on horseback left, groundline below, GL initials 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, toothed border and raised rim surrounding, edge with incuse English legend, +FAITH AND TRUTH I BEAR UNTO YOU, 28.28g (Bull 4333; ESC 393H; L&S 3; Davies 2280; S.4136). Brilliant proof as struck with an even copper hue, graded by NGC as PF66 Cameo.

NGC Certification 6380738-005

Calendar year mintage 40,000.

The Latin legend translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britons, Defender of the Faith."

Estimate: £ 200 - 300