Coins for collectors - Circulated British 1958 Sixpence / Six pence 6p Coin / Great Britain

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Dad, Husband, Boyfriend, Sons, Brothers, Grandads, Grandsons, Nephews, Uncles, Step-Father, Groom and Groomsmen. Penguin Books initially sold books in the 1930s through Woolworths and other high street stores for sixpence. [41] Mintages [ edit ]

Obv 3 2nd A of GRATIA between beads, I of REGINA between beads, 92 large beads close to rim, no incuse eyebrow line; They are also a sentimental gift also worn by thousands of nervous grooms (and some brides) at the altar with the bride and grooms birth years at the centre of the cufflinks design. Why gift Coin Cufflinks? William Henry James Blakemore (1871, in West Midlands Birmingham, England – 1945) was an English engraver, and medallist at the Royal Mint London. During his long career with the Royal Mint William Blakemore was the craftsman for the engraving of master dies for the Royal Mint London, and other Royal Mint branches, like the Royal Canadian Mint. He also engraved the designs for the first Australian coins of 1910.William Henry James Blakemore (1871-1945) was an English engraver and medallist at the Royal Mint London. For the purpose of this article, we’ll be focusing on sixpence coins that were minted during or after the reign of Queen Victoria; an era that largely paved the way for the UK’s modern currency system.Most sixpences are worth more than this simply due to their collectability, and in this article, we will dive into some of the rarest sixpences of the 20th century. The Cultural Significance of the Sixpence Values of Coins of the UK - Sixpence Values of Coins of England and Great Britain ('Coins of the UK') by Tony Clayton

To help keep the old traditions alive, the Royal Mint began minting the sixpence once again in 2016 to be sold as commemorative issues for gifts. There have been several versions produced for each year of minting, designed specifically for Christmas and wedding tokens. How Much is a Sixpence Worth Today? Manville, H.E.; Gaspar, P.P. (2004). "The 1787 Shilling - A Transition in Minting Technique" (PDF). British Numismatic Journal. 74: 84–103. They are also a sentimental gift which are often given as personalised wedding favours. Why gift Coin Keyrings? These keyrings have been skilfully handmade from vintage 1958 Sixpence coins perfect for a 65th birthday gift for him, 65th birthday gift for her or a 65th Anniversary gift. Club, Online Coin. "Sixpence, Coin Type from United Kingdom". Online Coin Club . Retrieved 7 January 2022.Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids. The first sixpence to be minted under her reign was the ‘Young Head Victoria’ sixpence which featured her portrait as a young woman on the obverse with ribbons tied in her hair. Why was it called a Tanner? No one knows for sure but a contender must be after John Sigismund Tanner (1705-1775), who was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint during the reign of George II and was the designer of a sixpence. The other alternative may be the word derived from a Romany word ‘tawno’, meaning small thing. In Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (Act 4, Scene 2), we learn that by his absence (ensorcelled in Titania's bower) Bottom the Weaver will forgo sixpence a day for life from the Duke. In Elizabethan times, six pence was roughly a day's wage for rustic labour in the provinces. With it, one might buy two dinners, six performances of Hamlet among the groundlings at the Globe Theatre, or an unbound copy of the play itself.

Our studio is based in the heart of Leicestershire which overlooks stunning views of the rolling countryside. Our dedicated staff takes great pride in the passion we have for our business and our products. We hope you and your loved ones enjoy our gifts as much as we enjoy creating them. Daphna Erdinast-Vulcan; Allan Simmons; John Henry Stape (1 January 2004). Joseph Conrad: The Short Fiction. Rodopi. p.18. ISBN 90-420-0960-8. Birthdays, Anniversaries, Weddings, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Christmas, Graduations, Retirement, birth of a child, ‘just because’ or in memory at funerals. It was a popular coin when in circulation and is now popular with collectors as it has a long history and many nice specimens can be obtained at affordable prices. The Sixpence coin was often referred to as a ‘Tanner’.The Royal Mint undertook a massive recoinage programme in 1816, with large quantities of gold and silver coin being minted. Previous issues of silver coinage had been irregular, and the previous issue, minted in 1787, had done little to alleviate the chronic shortage of silver coinage in general circulation. [4] New silver coinage was to be of .925 ( sterling) standard, with silver coins to be minted at 66 shillings to the pound weight. [5] Hence, newly minted sixpences weighed 1⁄ 11 troy ounce, equivalent to 43.636 grains or 2.828 grams. Silver Sixpences (half a shilling) have been minted since 1551, in the reign of Edward VI, and were minted by every British Monarch since then. The sixpence originally appeared due to the debasement of silver coinage prior to 1551. Box, Elton; Cox, Desmond; Hall (19 May 2018). "I've got sixpence (as I go rolling home)". Chappell & Co . Retrieved 19 May 2018– via National Library of Australia (new catalog). Outstanding quality coin cufflinks made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1958. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1958 and you are shopping for a 65th birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these cufflinks make a very thoughtful and personalised gift. This is based on story 57 of the Gesta Romanorum, in which a carpenter explains that he needs eight pence every day: two to repay (to his father), two to lend (to his son), two to throw away (on his wife) and two to spend (on himself).