There are four types.
1. Normal 'Currency' type - value £3 - £5 (don't pay any more)
2. Matt proof - value £3,500
3. Frosted proof - value £600
4. Normal proof - value £35
The normal 'currency' type will look like any coin in your change with no mirror fields and a normal plain surface. The 'normal proof' will have mirror fields which reflect like a mirror. The Matt proof will have a dull, Matt appearance and be well struck up with superb detail. The frosted proof will show the image as a 'frosted' appearance against the background....it will make the queen look almost three-dimensional in appearance and be beautifully sttruck up. The frosted proof is extremely rare.
Values correct as at 2 October 2010 - Consult Spink's Coins of England if a more up-to-date valuation is required.
Sovereigns are made from 91.67% gold and are not plated. There were no Sovereigns minted in 1953. Queen Elizabeths Coronation commemorative coin was the 1953 Crown which is made from a cupro-nickel alloy. Modified coins have no collector value.
The Royal Mint does not issue Commemorative copper coins. The only Queen Elizabeth II commemorative coin issued in 1953 was the cupro-nickel Coronation Crown.
There was no Australian 1953 Crown (Five Shillings) coin minted. 1937 and 1938 were the only two years that Australia produced a Crown (Five Shilling) coin.
A "specimen" coin is one which has a "special" finish, but not as high a quality finish as a "proof" coin. The 1965 Churchill "specimen" crown has a satin finish and was sold in limited quantities.
Such a coin does not exist. Queen Elizabeth was married in 1947 and her Coronation was in 1953.
Have another look at your coin. Elizabeth II was not born until 1926 and her coronation was in 1953.
It is a common coin, worth a pound or two if in perfect condition.
Assuming that you refer to the 1965 British Crown (Five Shilling) coin, they all look the same, it is only the finish that differs. The "satin finish" coin has a slightly dulled surface unlike the shiny mirrored surface of other coins. The satin finish coin was only minted in small quantities and would have been sold in a protective packaging to protect the finish of the coin.
The current value of the coin is approximately R60-R90. +- USD 10.00
Yes "Gold coin specimens were produced, but none were issued, even for collectors"
This question is too vague as there have been hundreds of Elizabeth II coins issued since her coronation in June 1953.
The surfaces of the coin will have a slightly matt finish. ie. it is not shiny like you would expect on regular coins. Also, at the time of issue, the coin would have been sold in some form of protective packaging to protect the finish. The packaging should have some reference to the metallic content of the coin and the fact that has a satin finish. There were very few of them minted.