Expert: Brad Swain - 12/27/2009

Question
could you please tell me the country of origin. And I also have a coin from canada its large copper with qeen on the front with the words elizabath  II regina coronata MCMLIII and a EiiR under a crown  
thank you for your time

Answer
Hi Dean, the 2 shilling (Florin) is from Great Britain if there is no country name on it. The 1947 is copper-nickel, had a mintage of 22.9 million and features King George VI (1936-52) and a crowned Tudor Rose. Collector value may be worth about .15 with heavy wear to around .35 with moderate wear to maybe $1 with light wear.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
The Canadian piece is a medal commemorating British Queen Elizabeth's coronation in 1953. You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
Brad