Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation Cape Town

€93,566.00
LocationSouth Africa
Year1953
TypePersonality medal
CompositionBronze
Weight13.6 g
Diameter32.2 mm
Thickness2.3 mm
ShapeRound with a loop
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
NoticeHenry Paget
Reference(s) Laidlaw#0094m
Obverse descriptionCrowned head of Elizabeth II, right. Legend: “ELIZABETH SECUNDA .”. The date across divided by the Queen’s neck: “2.6. (left) 1953 (right)”. Signed: “H.P.” below the truncation.
Obverse letteringELIZABETH SECUNDA 2.6.1953 H.P
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCoat of arms with supporters of Cape Town with motto: “SPES BONA”. On a raised band above: “CAPE TOWN” and below: “KAAPSTAD”. On the left between small crosses: “CORONATION” and on the right between small crosses: “KRONING”.
Reverse letteringCAPE TOWN CORONATION KRONING KAAPSTAD SPES BONA
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1953  - -
Catalog ID9098131970
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