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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". This expression and variations of it appear on the obverse of all pre-decimal coins of all British Empire/Commonwealth countries. The expression identifies the reigning Monarch of the period, in this case, Queen Victoria. It does not identify the country or the denomination of the coin. The equivalent phrase for Queen Victoria's successor, King Edward VII, is - "EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA BRITT OMN REX FID DEF IND IMP". The literal definition is - "Edward VII by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". The phrase varies as the Monarch and the gender of the Monarch changes, and as the circumstances of the British Empire/Commonwealth changes.
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What does Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense on British coins mean?
"HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" is an inscription from Old French meaning "Evil to him who evil thinks". It appears most commonly on King George III gold and silver coins and some Queen Victoria silver coins. Literal translation = Shamed be (he) who evil thinks of it.
How much is a coin with georgivs v dei gra rex et imp and its from 1931?
ALL British coins have that inscription so it really doesn't help to ID a coin. Please look for the coin's denomination and post a new question. Old British coins have strange values so you may see words like shilling, florin, farthing, etc.
Does P mean pence in british currency?
For coins issued in 1968 and later, yes. For coins before 1968, the old system used "d" from the Latin word for penny.
What is the most expensive old british coin?
This is an incredibly broad question with no real answer. Since British coins have been issued for well over a thousand years, there are numerous rare and expensive coins and really no data to show what is the most expensive of the old British coins.
What is an 1892 Victoria Britt silver coin with mal y pense?
There were many British coins minted with the inscription HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. The expression is old French meaning "Evil to him who evil thinks". In 1892, there were only two British coins minted with this legend, the sterling silver Halfcrown and the sterling silver Shilling. Both coins have a similar design depicting a Crowned shield in a Garter. The Halfcrown is 32 mm in diameter. The Shilling is 23.5 mm in diameter.
What do the letters TB mean on an 1896 British Half Sovereign?
TB is the initials of Thomas Brock (1847-1922), the designer of the "old veiled" bust of Queen Victoria which appeared on British coins from 1893 to 1901.
Who deciphered the behistun rock?
The Behistun Inscription was deciphered by British army officer and diplomat Sir Henry Rawlinson in 1835. Rawlinson's work with the inscription was instrumental in the decipherment of Old Persian cuneiform script.
What do the letters TB mean on an 1896 British Half-Sovereign?
TB is the initials of Thomas Brock, the designer of the Queens image on that coin. His initials will appear on most British coins with that particular bust of Queen Victoria known as the "old veiled bust" or "widow bust". The "old veiled bust" was used on bronze coins from late 1895, and on gold and silver coins from late 1893.
Who manufactured shotgun with inscription old reliable?
Parker Bros.
What countries are penny farthing bikes in?
Britain as they were named after old fashioned british coins no-one actually rides them these days
Is 1940 old for a penny?
No. Most mints around the world expect to get 50 years or more use out of their coins. A 1940 coin has reached its anticipated "use by" date. If you refer to a British Penny, the term "old" is relative. The coins have been out of circulation for over 40 years. Generally coins start to get "old" after 100 years.
What does Old Chap mean?
The British expression "Old Chap" means a close friend.
