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Lucky Bride's 1955 English Sixpence Coin
An original sixpence coin from Great Britain, dated 1955, is from the pre-decimal period. The sixpence was 1/2 of a shilling, which was 1/20 of a pound sterling. The coin design incorporates the leek, rose, thistle, and shamrock, which are the symbols of Wales, England (Tudor dynasty), Scotland, and Ireland, respectively.
The sixpence coin is a traditional wedding gift for a bride. As an old nursery rhyme goes, "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and a Sixpence for her Shoe." The tradition of gifting a sixpence to the bride dates back to the 1600's, when it was customary for the Lord of the Manor to give his bride a piece of silver as a gift, symbolically represented by a sixpence coin.
Coins from 1947 and after are made from a copper-nickel alloy. The original coin, with the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, is over 60 years old. It has a size of 19.4mm (3/4 oz) and a weight of 2.83g (0.1 oz).
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| Attribute | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| exterior_finish | Nickel | ||||
| metal_type | Nickel | ||||
| package_dimensions | 7.5 x 4.7 x 0.2 inches | ||||
| item_weight | 0.353 ounces | ||||
| best_sellers_rank | #11,931 in Collectible Coins (See Top 100 in Collectible Coins) #9,163 in Individual Collectible Coins | ||||
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| is_discontinued_by_manufacturer | No |
