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 Petcu Paul
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| General Description : | The sixpence (6d), sometimes known as a tanner or sixpenny bit, was a coin worth one-fortieth of a pound sterling, or six pence. It was first minted in the reign of Edward VI and circulated until 1980. Following decimalisation in 1970 it had a value of 2½ new pence. The coin was made from silver from its introduction in 1551 to 1947, and thereafter in cupronickel. |
| Diameter | 50.00 mm |
| Weight | 54.00 g |
| Material | Copper-Nickel |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
