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Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation Durban City
1953 year| Bronze | 14.1 g | 32.0 mm |
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1953 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Diameter | 32.0 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#259624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the city of Durban with his motto, legend around in raised edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✛ CITY OF DURBAN ✛
CORONATION COMMEMORATION
"DEBILE PRINCIPIUM MELIOR FORTUNA SEQUITUR"
Translation: Translation: Better fortune follows a humble beginning.
Engraver: Thomas Humphrey Paget
Edge
Plain
