Name
Sixpense by Hyt79.eth
Description
<p>The sixpence was first struck in 1551 during the reign of Edward VI. This was the precursor to the shilling, seeing its value halved from twelve pence to six; establishing itself as a popular fixture in British pre-decimal coinage.</p><p><br></p><p>The sixpence, established in its own right, has often been given the nickname ‘tanner’ and later in history became a symbol of good fortune and luck. Many tuck away a sixpence in their shoe on their wedding day, or give as a christening gift; while one of the most symbolic is the sixpence served up in a slice of Christmas pudding.</p>