#40 Assorted Sixpence 1947-67 UK British LUCKY Wedding SIXPENCE Keepsake Coins

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#40 Forty
Assorted  Dates
Lucky Wedding
British Sixpence
Sixpence Coin's
1947-1967
For Luck & Prosperity
Wedding-
Bridal Shower-
Anniversary-Birthday
Circulated - Good Condition
Wedding Lucky Sixpence Coins
Something Old,
Something New,
Something Borrowed,
Something Blue...
And a Lucky Sixpence for your Shoe.
A centuries old English tradition states that a bride would have good luck all during her married life if she wore a Sixpence during the wedding ceremony . . .
The sixpence is an English coin that was minted beginning in 1558 and continued until 1967. Sixpence are no longer minted in England and are becoming rare.
Formerly used in England and Ireland. The sixpence has found its way into popular culture.
Family Traditions.
A bridal sixpence can be placed in the wedding album after the wedding and kept intact to be passed down for daughters and/or daughters-in-law to wear on their own special wedding day.
Special Dates
Many brides choose a sixpence minted in there year birth or that of a parent or grandparent's birth, wedding anniversary or some other important family occasion as a special tribute to that Friend or Family Member.
FORTY #40 ASSORTED Sixpence Coins
Dated Between 1947-1967
Random selection 40's-50's & 60's
DATED:
1947-1951
George VI : Sixpence coins
Obverse
:
George VI
, Head left, GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX around.
Reverse
:
Crowned GRI dividing date. FID DEF IND IMP above, SIXPENCE below
Described as the reluctant king, George VI assumed the monarchy when his elder brother Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry the divorcee Wallis Simpson. George, known as Bertie, never thought he would be King. He overcame a serious stutter, which was portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie
The King’s Speech
, to lead Britain through the dark days of World War II. His live radio broadcasts throughout the war gave hope and inspiration to the British people.
Queen Elizabeth ll : Sixpence coins
DATED
1952-1967
Obverse:
/ Queen Elizabeth II has reigned longer than any other British monarch other than Queen Victoria. She was very involved in the marriage of her grandson Prince William to Kate Middleton, who had the customary sixpence coin in her left shoe on her wedding day.
Reverse:
Date & thistle
/
The thistle is the national flower of Scotland.
According to legend in the 1200's the Danes from Norway attempted to invade Scotland. Hiding under the cover of darkness their raid upon sleeping defenders was stopped when a barefoot raider stepped on a thistle and howled out in pain, alerting the defenders who drove the Danes away.  The back of the last sixpence features a garland of roses, thistle, shamrock (three leaf clover), and leek. The words "Fid Def" are also on the back of the sixpence. This is Latin for fidei desfensor, or defender of the faith.
Includes:
#40 Forty assorted
British Lucky Sixpence coins ,
Cotton
Drawstring storage pouch
1947- 1967
#40 Forty ASSORTED Sixpence Coins
Dated Between 1947-1967
Random selection 40's-50's & 60's
Lucky Sixpence ! A Treasure to be saved for future generations
Genuine British Sixpence
Great Gift for: Anyone
Births
Birthday
Graduation
Anniversary
Wedding Party
Family members
Used as a good luck charm by Royal Air Force Aircrew. Sewn behind their wings or brevets, dating back to the Second World War.
The Groom can carry a Sixpence in His pocket or Shoe.
Musicians use them as a Lucky Guitar Pick.
Good Luck Coin - Keepsake Lucky Token