© South African Medals
© South African Medals
Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation South Africa set - bronze
1953 year| Bronze (Roughened matt finish) | 15.5 g | 32.1 mm |
| Location | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-1961) |
| Type | Personality medals › Coronation and election medals |
| Year | 1953 |
| Composition | Bronze (Roughened matt finish) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#374428 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A Secretary bird with a snake in its beak. Designer and engraver's initials below. Inscription around on raised ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KRONING CORONATION
L.D. H.C.P
2.6.1953
Translation: Coronation
Engraver: Mrs L.J. Dernier
Designer: Hennie Potgieter
Edge
Plain
Comment
Issued as a set of three inside an oblong blue SA Mint case consisting of this bronze medal together with a gold and silver medal with different reverse designs.Mintage of 1,000 sets of three recorded.
Also also issued in sets of two with the silver medal only in a shorter oblong blue case.
1,500 sets of two recorded.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Medal - Elizabeth II Coronation (South Africa set - bronze) 1953 item.
