#2 Two 1947 LUCKY WEDDING SIXPENCE Coin's HEART design w/Keepsake Pod + CONGRATs

Description

#2 two
" 1947 "
British
Lucky
Wedding Sixpence Coin's
For Luck & Prosperity on Your Wedding Day
Circulated-Good Condition
Something Old,
Something New,
Something Borrowed,
Something Blue...
And a Lucky Sixpence for your Shoe.
*
Something Old: represents the link back to the bride's family and her old life.
*Something New: signifies the couple beginning a new life together as well as good fortune and success.
*Something Borrowed: reminds the bride that family and friends will always be there. It also passes on good luck.
*Something Blue: symbolizes fidelity, love, loyalty and purity.
*And a Lucky Sixpence for Your Shoe: this is a good luck charm that signifies love, wealth and good luck within the couples married life together.
DATES:
1947 & 1947  * same dates
Obverse
:
George VI
, Head left, GEORGIVS VI D G BR OMN REX around.
Reverse
:
Crowned GRI dividing date. FID DEF IND IMP above, SIXPENCE below
Described as the reluctant king, George VI assumed the monarchy when his elder brother Edward VIII abdicated the throne to marry the divorcee Wallis Simpson. George, known as Bertie, never thought he would be King. He overcame a serious stutter, which was portrayed in the Oscar-winning movie
The King’s Speech
, to lead Britain through the dark days of World War II. His live radio broadcasts throughout the war gave hope and inspiration to the British people.
Includes:
#2 two
Genuine British Sixpence
Coins, HEART design Keepsake Pod + Congratulations adhesive label
A centuries old English tradition states that a bride would have good luck all during her married life if she wore a Sixpence during the wedding ceremony . . .
The sixpence is an English coin that was minted beginning in 1558 and continued until 1967. Sixpence are no longer minted in England and are becoming rare.
Formerly used in England and Ireland. The sixpence has found its way into popular culture.
Lucky Sixpence ! A Treasure to be saved for future generations
Genuine British Sixpence * Over 60 + (sixty) Years in Age !
Great Gift for:
Births
Birthday
Graduation
Anniversary
Engagement
Wedding Party
Family members
Used as a good luck charm by Royal Air Force Aircrew. Sewn behind their wings or brevets, dating back to the Second World War.
The Groom can carry a Sixpence in His pocket or Shoe.
Musicians use them as a Lucky Guitar Pick.
Good Luck Coin-Keepsake.
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