William & Mary Halfpenny Fair

The silver threepence of Queen Elizabeth I (1558-1603), first minted at the Tower mint in 1561, was part of her broader effort to reform England’s currency and stabilise the economy following the monetary debasements of her father – Henry VIII. The threepence was commonly used in everyday transactions during the 16th century. The threepence features the bust of Elizabeth I on the obverse, with the inscription and a long cross over a shield bearing the royal arms on the reverse. They also have the Tudor rose behind the Queen’s bust to make so that they wouldn’t be mistaken for the Groat or Halfgroat. These coins are highly collectible due to their association with Elizabeth I’s reign, a period of significant cultural, political, and economic development. They were amongst the first British coins to feature dates and therefore, like the sixpences are popular with collectors. They typically come in VG grades, have a portrait of the Queen and are at least 442 years old. This denomination was last offered as a feature over six years ago, so make the most of the opportunity