Crown 1953 Coronation, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Queen Elizabeth II on horseback advancing to left dividing two crowned Royal cyphers EIIR; artist's initials, GL (Gilbert Ledward) by rear hoof; around above, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR; around below, FIVE SHILLINGS.

The reverse features the representations of the constituent parts of the United Kingdom. Four flat topped shields form a diagonal cross around the Crown of Saint Edward; the shields bear the arms of England (top left and bottom right, with three lions passant gardant), Scotland (top right, a lion rampant within a double frame) and Ireland (bottom left, a harp). Between the shield are the floral symbols: a rose for England, shamrock for Northern Ireland, leek for Wales and thistle for Scotland.

The shield of England is repeated because Wales cannot be represented by a Coat of Arms as it does not have one.

The leek is below and divides the date 1953.

The initials of the artists are in small letters below the lower left shield EF for Edgar Fuller, and below the lower right shield CT for Cecil Thomas.

The value and denomination are on the obverse.

The reverse design was re-issued in 1960 for the British Exhibition in New York, then again in 2014 for the first birthday of Prince George.