The Royal Mint has struck coins for British monarchs for over a thousand years, and we marked the crowning of The Queen in fitting fashion. The 1953 coronation five-shilling coin holds a significant place in numismatic history as the first commemorative coin in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. The non-circulating crown (five shillings) was originally issued as a single coin and as part of a ten-piece collectable set that commemorated the occasion.

The obverse features Edgar Fuller’s portrait of Her Majesty riding her horse, Winston, in her Colonel-in-Chief of the Grenadier Guards uniform, worn during the Trooping the Colour ceremony. The reverse bears a traditional saltire four-shield design containing a rose, a thistle, a sprig of shamrock and a leek to represent the four nations of the UK. A royal crown resides at the centre of the four shields to symbolise the monarch at the heart of her nation. The coin’s edge is engraved with the words ‘Faith and Truth I Bear Unto You’, traditionally expressed during the coronation ceremony as an act of homage.

As the first commemorative coin of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, this stunning coin plays an important part in numismatic history. The story continues in 2022 as the nation prepares to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee that will mark Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne.

Comes in plastic coin holder

Comes with 12 months warranty