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Royal Mint’s recycled silver sixpence makes history at the Trial of the Pyx
Held at Goldsmiths’ Hall in London yesterday (11 February), the annual trial, which dates back to 1248, saw The Royal Mint ...
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'Holy grail' coin everyone should be on the lookout for could be worth a lot
A rare sixpence coin from 1952 has sparked excitement among collectors and social media users alike. Hailed as the "holy grail" of sixpence coins by TikTok aficionado @CoinCollectingWizard ...
Almost 800 years of pomp and circumstance ensures the quality of Britain's currency
In a nation where money is counted in pounds and pence, the measure of coins is given great weight — and a lavish ceremony.
County Durham metal detectorist dug up treasure trove of Tudor and Stuart sixpences
John Ord Renshaw, 44, was out in County Durham when he discovered eight coins from the reign of Elizabeth I and three from the James I period. The post-medieval hammered coins, from the late 1500s and ...
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The days of pounds, shillings and pence
At that time, a half crown made for a sizable gift: eight of them made up one pound. The half crown was a coin in our old ...