A 1958 Elizabeth II silver sixpence
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1958
Materials
Silver alloy
Collection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 997173.1.21
Summary
A 1958 Elizabeth II silver sixpence coin
Full description
A silver sixpence with the head of a young Elizabeth II and the inscription ‘ELIZABET II.DEI.GRATIA.REGINA. On the reverse are interwoven rose, thistle, shamrock and leek, with the inscription ‘FID DEF SIXPENCE.1958’
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