Silver Coin - six pence

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1897

Overview

round silver coin with a hole at the top -
on the front: a woman (head & shoulders)
on the back: wreath and crown

Historical information

"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

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2025.242

Item type

Coins

Themes

Numismatics

Material

Silver

Inscriptions and markings

back of coin: "1897 six pence"
front of coin: "VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP"