25 cents
It's still worth 50 cents.
It's still worth $2 Canadian.
Regina is Latin for Queen. Depending on the year of your coin, it could be either Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901) or Queen Elizabeth II (1953 to present). DG or DEI GRA is abbreviated Latin for Dei Gratia - meaning, by the Grace of God.
It's a common circulation coin worth one dollar. To clear things up: > The coin is made of brass and nickel, not gold. > The inscription Elizabeth II D.G. Regina or variations of it is on ALL coins of the British Commonwealth so that's not a distinguishing motto.
The twoonie is worth $2. It's not particularily old and still in circulation. dg Regina inscription doesn't add to the value, it's a standard inscription.
It's impossible to give a specific answer without knowing the date.
The DG on British coins stands for Dei Gratia or By the Grace of God. The Reg is for Regina, meaning translates into English as Queen.
Dollar General Corporation (DG)had its IPO in 2009.
The coins of many of the 50 Commonwealth countries might have the legend - ELIZABETH II DG REG FD in one form or another. If you got the coin in change, it will be worth whatever is inscribed on it.
That abbreviation stands for "By the grace of God, Queen" and refers to Queen Elizabeth II so your coin could be from any of the dozens of countries in the British Commonwealth. Please post a new and separate question with its date, denomination, and the name of the country that issued it. If there's no country shown, it's from the UK.
Point 1 - A "Quarter"is the US term for a 25 cent coin. The British did not produce any "Quarters". Point 2 - Elizabeth II had not been born in 1861, and would not be for a further 60 plus years.