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"FID DEF" (more recently FD), an abbreviation of "FIDEI DEFENSOR" meaning "Defender of the Faith", is a title given to King Henry VIII, by Pope Leo X for his stance against the Protestant Reformation.
The title has been used by all subsequent British Monarchs and appears in one form or another on all British Coins and coins of most of the Commonwealth countries.
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What does five and sixpence mean?
FID DEF is short for Fidei Defensor (Defender of the faith)IND IMP is short for Indiae Imperator (Emperor of India)
What is the value of the Fid Def 1965 six pence spanish coin?
The Spanish have never produced a Sixpence coin. The Sixpence coin was unique to the currencies of the British Empire/Commonwealth countries, and in 1965, could have been issued by, or on behalf of any one of over 30 countries, territories, dominions or colonies.
What does IND IMP on the Sixpence mean?
IND IMP was part of a much larger title used by British Monarchs. It is abbreviated Latin and means Emperor (or Empress) of India. IND IMP (India Imperator) was used on British and British Empire/Commonwealth coins from about 1893 when India became part of the British Empire, until 1948 when India became independent. Depending on who was king or queen at the time and which particular coin it appeared on, the legend may have appeared as - "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP" "EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP" "GEORGVS V DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP" "GEORGVS VI DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP"
What are the denominations of 1887 fid def Britt reg and Regina fid def britanniarum?
(Victoria) Fid Def Britt Reg and Regina Fid Def Britanniarum describes the title of the monarch in abbreviated Latin, in this case, Queen Victoria. It tells us nothing about the coin other than it is British or from one of the many British Empire/Commonwealth countries or Colonies. The phrase "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP" is mostly abbreviated from Latin. The literal definition is - "Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen of the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India". British coins issued in 1887 were - Five Pounds - gold (non-circulating) Two Pounds - gold (non-circulating) Sovereign - gold (One Pound) Half-Sovereign - gold (Ten Shillings) Crown - silver (Five Shillings) Double-Florin - silver (Four Shillings) Halfcrown - silver (Two Shillings and Sixpence) Florin - silver (Two Shilling) Shilling - silver (Twelve Pence) Sixpence - silver Threepence - silver Penny - bronze Halfpenny - bronze Farthing - bronze
What does Britain nia rum rex fid def ' mean?
It does not mean anything, you have mis-spelled it. What you probably meant is - BRITANNIARUM REX FID DEF - and it appears on British coins from the reigns of George III and George IV. It is abbreviated Latin and translates to - King of the British territories, Defender of the Faith. All British coins have variations of this expression depending on whether there was a King or a Queen and the state and extent of the British Empire at the time.
What is the value of a 2000 Elizabeth Regina fid def coin?
More information needed - what is the denomination of the coin
How much is a 1958 fid def one shilling worth?
1962 shilling worth
What does it say on a 1953 British Sixpence?
The obverse of the 1953 British Sixpence reads from the top " ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA BRITT OMN REGINA", which is Latin for "Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen of all Britain". The reverse reads "FID DEF" which is a continuation of the obverse inscription meaning, "Defender of the Faith", a title given to Henry VIII by the Pope (before he incurred the wrath of the catholic church), and of course SIX PENCE 1953.
What is the value of a UK 1949 george VI fid def schilling?
I just acquired a coin from my spare change. It is in excellent condition ++ The Face side reads; George VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX The Reverse side reads; FID DEF One Schilling 1949 What is the value of this coin?
What are the designs on a 1942 British Sixpence?
The British 1942 Sixpence is generally the same as all British Sixpences minted from 1937 to 1946 inclusive. They are made from 50% silver, weigh 2.827 grams, 19 mm in diameter and have a milled edge. The obverse has a left facing, bare headed King George VI. The inscription around the circumference reads - "GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX" which is heavily abbreviated Latin for "George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the British Territories". The reverse has a Crowned monogram or cypher "GRI", with the words SIXPENCE around the circumference at the bottom and "FID DEF IND IMP" around the circumference at the top. "FID DEF IND IMP" is abbreviated Latin for "Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". The year is split either side of the cypher "19 GRI 42". The obverse was designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget. The reverse was designed by George Kruger Gray.
What does this mean Fid Def Ind Imp on a 1937 Halfcrown?
"Fid Def Ind Imp" stands for "Fidei Defensor, Indiae Imperator" which is Latin for "Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India." This inscription was used on British coins to signify the monarch's role as the head of the Church of England and the ruler of the British Empire. On a 1937 Halfcrown, this inscription would refer to King George VI, who reigned as the Emperor of India from 1936 to 1947.
What country is a coin with FID DEF IND IMP from?
The coin with the inscription "FID DEF IND IMP" is from the United Kingdom. This inscription stands for "Fidei Defensor" (Defender of the Faith), "Indiarum Imperator" (Emperor of India), and is commonly found on British coins. It dates back to the time when the British monarch was also the Emperor of India.
