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Gilbert Ledward (1888-1960)

Elizabeth II 'V.I.P.' Proof Crown, frosted design, highly polished field. 1953

3.86 cm (diameter) | RCIN 443800

Description

1 coin : cupro-nickel
Obverse: Equestrian figure of The Queen left dividing crowned EIIR cyphers. ELIZABETH . II . DEI . GRATIA . BRITT OMN . REGINA . FIDEI . DEFENSOR (Obverse by Gilbert Ledward)
Reverse: Crown dividing the national emblems of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales cruciform, shields of England, Scotland and Ireland in angles; date below. (Reverse by Edgar Fuller).
Edge: FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU +

Provenance

Presented by the Royal Mint
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Gilbert Ledward (1888-1960)
(medallist)

Search the collection Edgar Fuller
(medallist)

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(mint)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom (1926-2022)

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Physical properties

Medium and techniques

silver

Measurements

3.86 cm (diameter)

28.05 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Coins, Commemorative Medals & Banknotes
Object type(s)
money
coins
proof coins
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Plastic arts
Numismatics
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Proof coins

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