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1. www.baldwin.co.uk › british-coins-for-sale › sixpencesSixpence Coins for Sale, Rare Sixpence | Baldwin's

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   British Coins for Sale. >. Sixpences. The Sixpence colloquially referred to as a tanner or sixpenny piece, had initially been minted in 1551, during the reign of Edward VI. There had been complications if not obstacles in his father’s reign, relating to debasement of the Silver used at the time.

2. mjhughescoins.com › how-quids-bobs-florins-tannersHow Quids, Bobs, Florins, Tanners and Joeys Got Their Names

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   • Quid – A Pound Sterling
   • Bob – A Shilling
   • Florin – Two Shillings
   • Tanner – A Sixpence
   • Joey – A Silver Threepence
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   We know that the word Quid has been in English use since at least 1661. It is taken as meaning one pound sterling but over the years would have applied to a number of monetary items: the Guinea, the Sovereign, the pound note and now the pound coin. The Sovereign was the original pound coin and the Guineawas originally also one pound (although later...

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   The Shilling is yet another coin with a long history. The English Shilling came in around 1550, deriving from the Testoon. After the Acts of the Union in 1707 it became the British Shilling. The word Shilling has a fascinating history, although again it’s etymology is not fully agreed upon. Many believe it comes from the Anglo-Saxon scilling or scy...

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   This is one term we do know about. The name comes from a gold coin minted in Florence, Italy in 1252. The coin was the fiorino d’oro. There was a lot of trade around Europe in the 13th century and traders needed a trade coin which could be used in many countries. Without any monetary agreement this coin had to be an interchangeable value and they a...

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   Sixpences (half a shilling) have been minted since 1551 and virtually continuously until decimalisation. They were very often referred to as a Tanner. The nickname is hardly likely to be anything to do the tanning animal hides, so the main contender for this term is John Sigismund Tanner(1705-1775) who was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint during th...

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   Many will still remember the 12-sided brass threepenny bit, but before 1947 the threepence was a small silver coin. The threepence dates back to around 1550 but was not continuously minted. The silver threepence was nicknamed a Joey. Originally a Joey was the nickname given to a groat (4 pence) but when that went out of circulation in 1855 the silv...

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   It’s interesting to note that since decimalisation we have not introduced as many nicknames for the modern coinage. It may be that we have lost our affection to loose change. Back in the 1950’s a pocketful of coins would guarantee us a good night out; half a crown would get a packet of cigarettes, a couple of pints of beer and a night at the cinema...

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3. www.bullionbypost.co.uk › collectible-coins › sixpenceBuy British Silver Sixpence Coins - BullionByPost

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   Sixpence Coins. The Sixpence coin, also known as a 'tanner' or 'sixpenny bit', was a silver British coin originally worth six pence, or 1/40 of a Pound. First introduced in 1551, the Sixpence coin would continue to be issued until decimalisation in 1971.

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   Build a fascinating collection of pre-decimal British coinage. Introduced in 1551, the sixpence eventually acquired the friendly nickname ‘tanner’. One of the most popular pre-decimal coins, it remains an integral part of many of our best-loved good luck traditions.

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   • Alloy: Cupro-Nickel

   • Brand: The Royal Mint
   • Diameter: 19.41mm

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   Baldwin’s Numismatic department proudly presents our latest addition – Gold & Silver Bullion. 2024 Events & Coin Shows. Our updated list of events and coin fairs we will be attending is now available. Discover them here. Search our products.

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   1970 PROOF Sixpence or Tanner Coin. Elizabeth II. The coin in the images is the coin you will receive. Excellent proof condition.

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   What is a 'tanner' on a Sixpence?

   • Commonly called the ‘tanner,’ it is included in our range of UK coins with popular nicknames. The ‘Tanner’ Eventually, the sixpence acquired the friendly nickname ‘tanner’ although quite how this came about is something of a mystery.

   Coin Names and Their Nicknames: The Sixpence - The Royal Mint

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   Who was a tanner & what did he do?

   • They were very often referred to as a Tanner. The nickname is hardly likely to be anything to do the tanning animal hides, so the main contender for this term is John Sigismund Tanner (1705-1775) who was Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint during the reign of George II and was the designer of a sixpence.

   How Quids, Bobs, Florins, Tanners and Joeys Got Their Names

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   What are the names of British coins?

   • For centuries, British coins have been given colloquial names, nicknames such as Quids, Bobs, Florins, Tanners and Joeys. Some of these terms are so old that their etymology is no longer clear, but here are a few explanations of the more famous names. We know that the word Quid has been in English use since at least 1661.

   How Quids, Bobs, Florins, Tanners and Joeys Got Their Names

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8. www.bnta.netOfficial site of the BNTA | Find a member of the BNTA willing ...

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   The Official Website of the British Numismatic Trade Association Ltd. Coins, Medals and Banknotes. Here you can find out information regarding the BNTA, learn how to become part of the association, view future events, news and more... please use the links at the top to browse around the site.