Are you looking for 62nd birthday ideas? Or maybe an anniversary present? We’ve got the perfect keepsake gift for you… The Elizabeth II sixpence continued to be minted until 1967, prior to the decimalisation of the UK’s currency system in 1971. It remained legal tender and in circulation with the value of 2.5 pence until 1980 when it was officially withdrawn. In the Great Recoinage of 1816 the British Government made a massive attempt to stabilise the currency and the sixpence (with other silver coins) moved to a new standard – Sterling Silver, at 0.925 (92.5%) silver.

The mintage for this year was around 1 million, which isn’t particularly small but it is still interesting to come across these coins in the UK given their circulating origin. The sixpence, known colloquially as the tanner or half-shilling, was a British pre-decimal coin worth six pence, 1/40th of a pound sterling. Cecil Walter Thomas, OBE, FRBS, was a British sculptor and medallist. As a sculptor, he created many private memorials for display in churches and cemeteries and as a medallist was regularly commissioned by the Royal Mint. Sixpence – Queen Elizabeth II was a British silver coin that was first minted 1551 and virtually continuously until decimalisation in 1971. They are small coins, the last minted had a diameter of about 19.4 mm. Apart from that the 1554 sixpence with the date below the bust is also considered to be very rare and collectable. Sixpence Silver ContentMost 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 We pride ourselves on our customer service and attention to detail that extends through everything we do. With a simple philosophy of freshness and originality of design, every product is handmade by our artisan team which means we are knowledgeable about everything we sell, can create custom products and can advise on the smallest detail, from design and material to finish and delivery. Mum, Wife, Girlfriend, Daughters, Sisters, Grandmas, Granddaughters, Nieces, Aunties, Step-Mum, Bride and Bridesmaids and of course friends. 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. Obv 4 2nd A of GRATIA at a bead, I of REGINA to a bead, 95 small beads further from rim, incue line for eyebrow;

Values in the table above are expressed in GBP. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes. The silver content of sixpences changed drastically throughout the 20th century, and this is summarised in the table below: Year During its time, the coin was worth the equivalent of six pennies, but how much is a sixpence worth today? Before decimalisation, there were 20 shillings to the pound and 12 pennies to the shilling. This means in today’s money a sixpence would be worth 1/40 of a pound sterling, or 2.5 new pence.The Queen Elizabeth II series of pre-decimal coins have been issued in Sherwood Sets of all six denominations. Dad, Husband, Boyfriend, Sons, Brothers, Grandads, Grandsons, Nephews, Uncles, Step-Father, Groom and Groomsmen. 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’. Outstanding quality coin keyrings made from genuine, highly polished Sixpences minted in 1961. Whether the recipient of your gift was born or married in 1961 and you are shopping for a 62nd birthday or anniversary gift, or it was a very special year for another reason, these keyrings make a very thoughtful and personalised gift.

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.

The reign of Victoria was the longest of any monarch at the time and during her time as queen, the sixpence underwent several changes to reflect her changing appearance. Silver Sixpence coins were first minted in 1551, while Edward VI was King. Silver had been debased during the reign of his father, King Henry VIII, and the silver Testoon in particular found its value halved. The Testoon being valued at six pence however proved useful and popular. When the Testoon was restored to its original value during the reign of Elizabeth I, it was renamed as the Shilling. The debased version of the Testoon was then worth six pence, and would be officially adopted as that coin. Obv 3 2nd A of GRATIA between beads, I of REGINA between beads, 92 large beads close to rim, no incuse eyebrow line; Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Get this coin