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In 2016 a hoard of English silver coins, buried during the Civil War (1642-1651) was discovered in Ewerby, Lincolnshire. They were declared and are thus legal for you to own. They were put up for auction and we bought all the Elizabeth I Silver Sixpences at the auction. It is normal to find earlier coins in a hoard from the date it was buried, as they were buried to protect the hoard and the owner. We bought the Sixpences because that is one coin of Elizabeth I that has a date on it. Elizabeth I Silver Sixpences are dated between 1560 and 1602 and while having seen a lot of circulation they are struck in good silver. Don’t forget these coins are between 420-460 years old and are real British Treasure. The sixpence is great because it has a date on it and is also great for weddings, where the bride should carry a sixpence in her shoe. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a sixpence in your shoe. In the days of Elizabeth I, you could get by for about a week if you had a sixpence. It was real money at the time. We offer these coins in five different grades. Each coin comes with a certificate of authenticity. Supplies are limited.

The obverse has a reasonable impression of the portrait but will have flat areas. The reverse usually has a complete shield and date.

The obverse has an impression of the portrait but may have some flat areas. The reverse has a complete shield and date.

Coins are occasionally clipped. The obverse portrait will be worn out but legends are readable. The reverse will usually have a clear impression of the shield and date.

In 2016, a Civil War hoard of silver coins was found in Ewerby, Lincolnshire, they were declared and legally sold. We bought all of the James I Sixpences in the hoard, which was only about 60 coins and all dated in the early 1600s. The hoard was buried during the reign of King Charles I. James, his father only ruled from 1603 until 1625. These coins are difficult coins to find and, in any case, are now about 400 years old. We offer them in here in Fair. It comes in a presentation capsule with a certificate stating it comes from the Ewerby Hoard and the date of the coin. Remember, that a Sixpence is usually carried by the bride for good luck. They make wonderful gifts and are an important part of British history, there were only sixty (60) coins of James I total in the hoard. Get one for yourself while you still can...