Bidspirit auction | UK 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary

UK 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Silver Proof Crown - A 1993 UK commemorative silver proof crown, issued to mark the 40th anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is struck in silver with a mirror-like proof finish. The reverse features the Imperial State Crown centrally positioned, surrounded by eight heraldic trumpets arranged in a radiating pattern. The circumscribed legend reads FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU with the dates 1953 1993 positioned at the base. The obverse depicts the crowned portrait of the monarch. The coin is housed in a clear protective plastic capsule inside a red presentation case. It is accompanied by a cream-coloured Certificate of Authenticity which bears the Royal Cypher E II R and the printed text UNITED KINGDOM CORONATION 40TH ANNIVERSARY SILVER PROOF CROWN. A printed serial number 30268 is present on the certificate. No other maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible.