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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Coronation
1953 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound (1840-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13916 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Crowned royal cypher above Maori carving flanked by stars, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEW ZEALAND CROWN + 1953
Engraver: Robert Maurice Conly
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coronation of Elizabeth II took place on 2 June 1953 at Westminster Abbey, London. She acceded to the throne at the age of 25 upon the death of her father, George VI, on 6 February 1952, being proclaimed queen by her privy and executive councils shortly afterwards.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1953 New Zealand 1 Crown coin is that it was the first coin to feature Queen Elizabeth II's portrait, which was designed by sculptor Mary Gillick. This coin was issued to commemorate the Queen's coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (1st portrait; Coronation) 1953 coin.
