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Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 1953.: CM.2149-1997

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Titles

Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 1953.

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1997-06-09) by Sturdy, Jill, Mrs

Dating

Production date: AD 1953

Components of the work

Object composed of white metal Diameter (min) 34 mm Diameter 34 mm Weight 5.04 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right.

  • Text: CORONATION SOUVENIR MEDAL.
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: The royal crown.

  • Text: THE NATIONAL PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCN . PATRON . H . M . THE QUEEN.
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.2149-1997
Primary reference Number: 228272

Audit data

Created: Monday 19 August 2019 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. 1953." Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/228272 Accessed: 2024-04-25 03:11:31

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