UK Coins of 1953
Quick answer
In 1953, the Royal Mint struck 22 distinct British coins across 14 denominations.
Coronation year for Elizabeth II — first portrait by Mary Gillick, the so-called Young Head. The most valuable 1953-dated coin in our database is the
5 Shillings - Elizabeth II Coronation at
£89
(highest realised auction price across all grades).
22Coins catalogued
14Denominations issued
5 Shillings - Elizabeth II Coronation
Lowest mintage: 2
10Key dates flagged
Average realised price trend, 1953 coins
Monthly average sale price across all 1953-dated UK coins (any grade) on rolling 24-month window. Months with fewer than 3 sales are excluded.
Every 1953-dated UK coin
Grouped by denomination, smallest to largest. Click any coin for the full history and realised prices.
1 Penny 2 coins
2 Pence 1 coin
1 Farthing 1 coin
1 Shilling 3 coins
1 Shilling 6 Pence 1 coin
1 Sovereign 1 coin
½ Crown 1 coin
½ Penny 1 coin
10 Shillings 1 coin
2 Shillings 1 coin
3 Pence 3 coins
4 Pence 1 coin
5 Shillings 2 coins
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