Lot 2785

Description

1953 Proof Set, Elizabeth II, 1952-. S-PS19 Coronation Set. With official maroon leatherette metal presentation case whose lid is gold embossed with the royal cypher above CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953. The Interior has burgundy plastic velour roundels and a white silk lining inside the lid (stamped in black with the RM logo). With associated cardboard mailer. Crown to farthing (10 coins) all struck in base metals. Mintage 40,000 sets struck.^As issued, FDC. (10)

Crown S-4136, ESC-4021, L&S 3, Davies 2280. Rev. Crown in centre of cruciform shields and emblems see description for VIP; Half-crown S-4137A, ESC-4350, Davies 2311. Rev. Crowned garnished shield between E. R. with a square top; Florin S-4138, ESC-4394, Davies 2361. Rev. Central double English rose within a circlet of thistles, shamrocks and leeks; English shilling S-4139, ESC-4443, Davies 2280. Rev. Crowned shield bearing three leopards; Scottish Shilling S-4140, ESC-4447, Davies 2280. Rev. Crowned shield bearing single Scottish heraldic lion in a rampant pose; Sixpence S-4141, ESC-4522, Davies 2280. Rev. garland of interlaced floral emblems for England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales; Threepence NiBr S-4152, Peck-2491. Rev. Royal coronet above a chained portcullis; Penny S-4154, Peck-2503. Rev. Modified Britannia with lighthouse; Half Penny S-4155, Peck-2425. Rev. Francis Drakes Golden Hind and Farthing S-4156, Peck-2507. Rev. A wren.