Help Please - Unknown Coin

[Adam]

Hello

My name is Adam and I have been collecting for many years with help from my Nan and late Granddad. I have been going over the collection which he left me and have come across a coin unknown to me that stuck in the box as it is so old and the face I can see has faded considerably (It isn't in great condition). I have figured out it is from the Queen's coronation but I have no idea of the value of the coin and many of the finer details about it, such as; is it part of a collection?, or were there many produced. These are the details I can see on the coin:

- Date on coin is 2nd June 1953

-Elizabeth II name on the top

-Picture is of a Ship (with the Sail on top left) middle is a crown on what appears to be a cushion, with 2 trumpet players on the left hand side.

-It is Bronze

Any help in being able to tell me the history of the coin and and any details about it would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks

Adam

[azda]

Hello

My name is Adam and I have been collecting for many years with help from my Nan and late Granddad. I have been going over the collection which he left me and have come across a coin unknown to me that stuck in the box as it is so old and the face I can see has faded considerably (It isn't in great condition). I have figured out it is from the Queen's coronation but I have no idea of the value of the coin and many of the finer details about it, such as; is it part of a collection?, or were there many produced. These are the details I can see on the coin:

- Date on coin is 2nd June 1953

-Elizabeth II name on the top

-Picture is of a Ship (with the Sail on top left) middle is a crown on what appears to be a cushion, with 2 trumpet players on the left hand side.

-It is Bronze

Any help in being able to tell me the history of the coin and and any details about it would be much appreciated.

Many Thanks

Adam

Hi Adam, and welcome. We on the forum unfortunately don't have ESP, so if you could post a picture of said coin it would be more helpful than a description.

[TomGoodheart]

This one?

Looks like the reverse is based on a design by A Toft that was first used for the coronation medallions for George V.

Ah, here you go: "This is catalogued in the book British Historical Medals 1760-1960 by Laurence Brown as BHM 4443. Minted in Silver and bright Bronze, 37mm in size. The obverse was engraved by G. H. Paulin and the reverse by A. Toft and manufactured by the Mint, Birmingham Ltd. Both the silver and bright bronze are listed as very common.The obverse is described as: Crowned, draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, right.The reverse is described as: The Imperial Crown in the ship of state sailing left, two females standing in the stern blowing trumpets. On a narrow border around, above: ELIZABETH II Below: 2 June 1953The obverse design was used on several different coronation medals and was supplied by the Royal Mint from designs by G. H. Paulin. The reverse design is similar to designs produced by A. Toft for the coronation of George V and George VI."

[Adam]

Thanks guys, Wasn't expecting such speedy and helpful replies. Will definitely be getting more involved in this site as I build my collection

[TomGoodheart]

Thanks guys, Wasn't expecting such speedy and helpful replies. Will definitely be getting more involved in this site as I build my collection

No problem. And welcome!

[Coinery]

Thanks guys, Wasn't expecting such speedy and helpful replies. Will definitely be getting more involved in this site as I build my collection

Yes, welcome aboard, Adam! They're a good bunch on here!

[Colin G.]

Thanks guys, Wasn't expecting such speedy and helpful replies. Will definitely be getting more involved in this site as I build my collection

Yes, welcome aboard, Adam! They're a good bunch on here!

Welcome to the forum, what are your collecting interests?