THE DEFINITIVE BAKEWELL S A COIN COLLECTION PART 3
1953
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
SOUTH AFRICA |
Item Description: |
PENNY 1953 S.africa |
Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 BN |
Owner: |
ROBBAKE12157 |
Owner Comments:
1953 saw the coronation of QUEEN ELIZABETH II and so followed the changes to the obverse designs of all denominations from the farthing to the crown. Wreathed bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right with inscription ELIZABETH II REGINA. All denominations from 1953 to 1960 depict this obverse design save for the 1960 crown. The reverse a dutch merchant ship in almost full sail on the sea.The obverse designer artist Mary Gillick. The reverse designer artist Kruger Gary.