Silver Coin - six pence
1897round silver coin with a hole at the top -
on the front: a woman (head & shoulders)
on the back: wreath and crown
"VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP" is a Latin inscription on coinage of Queen Victoria, translating to
"Victoria, by the Grace of God, Queen of the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India".
This phrase denotes her authority and religious role on coins from her reign, particularly prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
The specific phrase, including "IND IMP," was a formal acknowledgement of her role as Empress of India and was featured on coinage during her reign.
Details
Details
back of coin: "1897 six pence"
front of coin: "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP"
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