1955 English Six Pence
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1955
Materials
Metal alloy
Collection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 997168.2.4
Summary
1955 Elizabeth II Six Pence coin
Full description
1955 Six Pence coin. Obverse shows a right facing young Elizabeth II. Around the edge is ‘ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA’. the reverse shows an intertwined rose, thistle, shamrock and leek. On the top edge is ‘FID’ ‘DEF’ and on the bottom edge ‘SIX PENCE.1955’
Provenance
Purchased with the family collection of Abbey contents in situ from Mrs Petronella Burnett-Brown December 2009
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, minter