Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation (Cape Town) 1953 front Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation (Cape Town) 1953 back
Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation (Cape Town) 1953 photo
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Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation Cape Town

1953 year
Bronze 13.6 g 32.2 mm
Description
Location
South Africa
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-1961)
Type
Personality medals › Coronation and election medals
Year
1953
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.6 g
Diameter
32.2 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#93566
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

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”.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAPE TOWN
CORONATION
KRONING
KAAPSTAD
SPES BONA

Engraver: Henry Paget

Edge

Plain