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A 1955 sixpence is a British coin featuring the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.

Original price was: $22.00.Current price is: $19.00.

Obverse (Heads):
  • Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right.
  • The inscription around the portrait reads: + ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA.
  • The designer’s initials, “M.G.” (for Mary Gillick), appear on the base of the shoulder truncation. 
Reverse (Tails):
  • A floral design featuring a rose, a thistle, a shamrock, and a leek, each with a leaf from the same stem.
  • The initials “E.F.” (for Edgar Fuller) and “C.T.” (for Cecil Thomas) appear on either side of the shamrock.
  • The inscription around the top reads: FID · DEF ·.
  • The inscription around the bottom reads: SIX PENCE.
  • The date, “1955”, appears below the floral design. 
Other Details:
  • The coin is made of copper-nickel. 
  • It is considered a “lucky coin” in the UK. 
  • It was often used as a gift for brides or in Christmas puddings. 
  • The 1955 sixpence is a common coin, but can be sought after by collectors due to its historical significance and association with luck.
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A 1955 sixpence is a British coin featuring the first portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (heads) side and a floral design on the reverse (tails) side. The floral design includes a rose, a thistle, a shamrock, and a leek, representing the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom. These coins are made of copper-nickel and are considered a “lucky coin” in the UK, often given as a gift or carried for good luck. 

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