1 Crown - Elizabeth II - 100th Birthday of Cecil Rhodes (1953)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Crown |
| Catalog Number | KM# 27 |
| Weight (g) | 28.3 |
| Diameter (mm) | 38.5 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.500) |
| Metal Value (USD) | 10.79 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized | |
| Demonetized | 1965-06-01 |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
M.G.
+ QUEEN·ELIZABETH·THE·SECOND
M.G.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1853 1902
CECIL RHODES
HP
· CROWN 1953 ·
SOUTHERN RHODESIA
1853 1902
CECIL RHODES
HP
· CROWN 1953 ·
Edge
Lettering:
★ 1853 1953 ★ OUT OF VISION CAME REALITY
Description:
Plain with incuse lettering
★ 1853 1953 ★ OUT OF VISION CAME REALITY
Description:
Plain with incuse lettering
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 123,500 | Not Common | |
| 1953 | Matte Proof | Not Common | |
| 1953 | 1,500 | Proof | Rare |