South Africa, Elizabeth II (1952-61), silver Crown of Five Shillings, 1953, Coronation issue, laureate head right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ELIZABETH II REGINA, rev. Springbok centre with fauna on groundline, date above, denomination 5 SHILLINGS below, SOUTH AFRICA - SUID-AFRIKA either side, CLS below right for designer Coert Laurens Steynberg, edge milled, 28.28g (KM 52; Hern S318). Toned with a slight copper hue subduing prooflike brilliance, strong cameo, graded by NGC as PL66.

NGC Certification 6769596-004

Calendar year mintage 8,000

The Latin legend translates as “Elizabeth the Second, Queen,” and the Afrikaans inscription on the reverse as “South Africa.”

Estimate: £ 60 - 80