Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation Cape Town

Location South Africa
Year 1953
Type Personality medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 13.6 g
Diameter 32.2 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Laidlaw#0094m
Obverse description Crowned 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering ELIZABETH SECUNDA 2.6.1953 H.P
Reverse description Coat 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering CAPE TOWN CORONATION KRONING KAAPSTAD SPES BONA
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9098131970
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