Coronation medal, Elizabeth II 1953

Awarded to Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Tovey. Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II crowned and robed (R). Reverse: Royal cypher surmounted by a crown. Legend: "QUEEN ELIZABETH II CROWNED 2ND JUNE 1953". Fitted with a ring and dark red ribbon, edged white and with two thin blue stripes down the centre.

Object Details

ID: MED2203
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Coronation medal
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Thomas, Cecil
Events: Coronation of Elizabeth II, 1953
Date made: 1953
People: Tovey, John Cronyn
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 36 mm
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