Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation Durban City

Location South Africa
Year 1953
Type Personality medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 14.1 g
Diameter 32.0 mm
Thickness 3.5 mm
Shape Round with a loop
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Laidlaw#0094e
Obverse description Young bust crowned of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Legend around with date. Engraver`s initials below the truncation.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ELIZABETH SECUNDA • 2.6. 1953
Reverse description Coat of arms of the city of Durban with his motto, legend around in raised edge.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering ✛ CITY OF DURBAN ✛ CORONATION COMMEMORATION `DEBILE PRINCIPIUM MELIOR FORTUNA SEQUITUR`
(Translation: Better fortune follows a humble beginning.)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2211485850
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