2018 Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 65th 1oz Silver Proof Coin

At the age of 25, Elizabeth ascended the throne upon the death of her father, King George VI. Her MajestyQueen Elizabeth II was crowned on 2 June, 1953 in Westminster Abbey.

The ceremony took place more than a year after the King's passing as it was thought to be inappropriate to host the celebration during his mourning period. Her Majesty was the 39th Sovereign to be crowned at Westminster Abbey.

The ceremony was the first ever to be televised, watched by 27million people in the UK and millions more around the world.

A gorgeous gift a monarchist will cherish forever! 

Design:

The centre piece of your coin features the young Queen holding an Orb and Sceptre at the Coronation Ceremony.Above Her Majesty is the Crown and the crowned English lion and a Scottish unicorn. Three shields depict three guardant lions of England, the rampant lion of Scotland & a harp for Ireland.

Each coin is enhanced with a coloured picture of the interior of Westminster Abbey. And your special obverse features the symbols of the United Kingdom: the rose (England), thistle (Scotland), leek (Wales), and Shamrock (Ireland).

**Pre-Loved Item, Outer Packaging may have minor scuffs/marks**