#5 Different UK British LUCKY SIXPENCE 1947,48,49,50 & 51 WEDDING Keepsake Coin

Description

#5 Five Different
Vintage
George VI
Lucky Wedding
British Sixpence
Sixpence Coin's
Dated
1947,1948,1949,1950 & 1951
For Luck & Prosperity
Wedding-
Bridal Shower-
Anniversary-Birthday
* Long lasting Memory of your Special Day .
Circulated-Good Condition
Wedding Lucky Sixpence
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.
DATES:
1947, 1948, 1949, 1950 & 1951
George VI
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.
Includes:
#5 five
Genuine British Sixpence coins
Cotton
Drawstring storage pouch
1947,1948,1949,1950 & 1951
Lucky Sixpence ! A Treasure to be saved for future generations
Genuine British Sixpence - Gift Set *
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
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