1953 Coronation Elizabeth II UK Proof Coin Set
A historic 10-coin set from [The Royal Mint](file:///buy-coins/the-royal-mint/), issued to celebrate [Queen Elizabeth II](file:///buy-coins/elizabeth-ii/)'s 1953 [Coronation](file:///blog/1953-coronation-proof-sets/), supplied in the original fitted case. These specimen sets were among the first coins issued during [Queen Elizabeth II](file:///buy-coins/elizabeth-ii/)'s reign and remain sought after by collectors of UK currency. Each set includes a [1953 Crown](file:///buy-coins/modern-coins/1953-coronation-crown/), Halfcrown, Florin, English Shilling, Scottish Shilling, Sixpence, Threepence, Penny, Halfpenny and Farthing. - Elizabeth II became Queen in 1952 and was crowned at Westminster Abbey in 1953 - All ten coins feature [Mary Gillick](file:///blog/mary-gillick/)'s youthful portrait of Her Majesty on the obverse - Coins may show signs of toning and handling, typical of historic cupronickel coinage System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String] System.Threading.Tasks.Task`1[System.String]