United Kingdom 6 Pence {1954-1970} 19S
Elizabeth II
FEATURING
front: a garland of roses, Tudor rose, thistle, shamrock (three-leaf clover), and leek
The sixpence tradition began in the late 17th century as a part of the dowery gift to the groom. As time went on, the coin became more of a good luck charm worn in the left shoe of the bride on her wedding day.
"Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue,...and a Sixpence for Her Shoe"
back: Queen Elizabeth II
Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA +
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen
• quantity 1 pair
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Copper-nickel coin
• diameter: 19.5 mm
• weight: 2.83 g
SILVER PLATED STEEL EAR WIRES
• Style: steel fish hook ear wires with 6X2 mm coil
• Metal: silver plated surgical steel for sensitive ears
• Length: 19 mm top to bottom of open loop in front
• Thickness: 21 gauge
• rubber stoppers included