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

1 Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary
1 Penny - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

2 Pence 1 coin

2 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

1 Farthing 1 coin

1 Farthing - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary

1 Shilling 3 coins

1 Shilling - Elizabeth II English shield; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary
1 Shilling - Elizabeth II Scottish shield; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary
1 Shilling - British Armed Forces 2nd series
base · Very Rare

1 Shilling 6 Pence 1 coin

Postal Order - One Shilling Six Pence
base · Very Rare

1 Sovereign 1 coin

1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; Pattern
Sovereign · gold · Very Rare

½ Crown 1 coin

½ Crown - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary

½ Penny 1 coin

½ Penny - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary

10 Shillings 1 coin

10 Shillings - British Armed Forces 2nd series
base · Very Rare

2 Shillings 1 coin

2 Shillings - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary

3 Pence 3 coins

3 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
nickel
Mintage 4 · Key date · Legendary
3 Pence - British Armed Forces 2nd series
base · Very Rare
3 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

4 Pence 1 coin

4 Pence - Elizabeth II Maundy pre-decimal; 1st issue
Maundy Money · silver · Very Rare

5 Shillings 2 coins

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II Coronation
Coronation Commemoratives · copper
Mintage 2 · Key date · Legendary
5 Shillings - British Armed Forces 2nd series
base · Very Rare

6 Pence 3 coins

6 Pence - Elizabeth II 1st portrait; with 'BRITT:OMN'
copper
Mintage 4 · Key date · Legendary
6 Pence British Armed Forces; 2nd series
base · Very Rare
6 Pence - Williams Brothers Direct Supply Stores
mixed · Very Rare

Other years in the 1950s

1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959

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Realised sold prices for 1953-dated British coins

5 Shillings - Elizabeth II Coronation — sold listings 1953 UK coins — all sold 1953 BU sets 1953 silver proofs

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