Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II Sixpence Pair
Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II Sixpence Pair
The Elizabeth I British Silver Sixpence coin is over 400 years old and is the only one to be issued during her 45-year rule (1558-1603).
Today, you have the rare opportunity to own one of the few remaining hammered Elizabeth I Silver Sixpences alongside the 1966 Elizabeth II Sixpence - the last full year the sixpence was issued for circulation.
Here’s why you need to secure this exclusive Elizabethan Sixpence pair for your collection today:
- The Elizabeth I Original Silver Sixpence is a rare and sought-after piece from one of the most fascinating times in history
- Elizabeth I hammered Sixpence coins were individually struck by hand – offering a tangible connection to the past
- Interestingly, the Elizabeth I Sixpence is one of the earliest British coins to bear a date of issue
- Also houses an original 1966 Elizabeth II Sixpence coin – the perfect pairing to honour the Elizabethan line
- 1966 was the last full year the Sixpence was used in circulation, so it is consistently sought-after
- It features the first portrait of Elizabeth II designed by Mary Gillick
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Specifications
- Country of issue: UK
- Year of issue: 1558 - 1603 / 1966
- Diameter: 25mm / 19.30mm
- Weight: 3g / 2.83g
- Alloy: Silver / Cupro-Nickel
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