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FID DEF IND IMP or F D IND IMP appeared on most British Coins and the coins of many British Commonwealth countries from about 1893 to 1948.
It was part of a much larger title used by British Monarchs, the actual title varying as the state of the British Empire changed.
FID DEF IND IMP is abbreviated Latin for "FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIAE IMPERATOR" meaning, "Defender of the Faith, Emperor/Empress of India.
The IND IMP part was dropped in 1949 when India gained Independence.
The FID DEF or F D is still used on British coins and the coins of many the Commonwealth countries.
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∙ 6y agoThat's part of the Latin inscription found on coins of the British Empire, including Great Britain, Australia, and Canada, but only on those dated before 1948.
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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"
Victoria dei gra Britt Regina fid def ind imp goldring?
I imagine this to be a coin set in a mount on a ring, but the description is incomplete. If it is a coin it is probably a sovereign. Modified coins have no collector value.
What denomination is victoria-dei-gra-Britt-Regina-fid-def-ind-imp 1951?
Such a coin does not exist. Queen Victoria died in 1901. The legend "Victoria-dei-gra-britt-regina-fid-def-ind-imp" does not help identify a coin. It could appear on any British or British Empire coin issued from 1838 to 1901. You need to describe the design on the coin, the metal it appears to be made from and the diameter. Coins dated 1951 would have George VI on them. If you do indeed have a Queen Victoria "coin" with 1951 on it, it may well be a souvenir token commemorating the 50th anniversary of her death.
What does 1930 one Florin ind imp fid def mean?
On a coin, it means a King George V One Florin coin minted in 1930. It will be a British coin in the absence of a country name. FID DEF IND IMP is heavily abbreviated Latin for FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIA IMPERATOR meaning, "Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India" referring to the title of the King. The full regal title from this period is - GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA BRITTANIA OMNI REX FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIA IMPERATOR George V by the Grace of God, King of all the British territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India (more or less).
How do you identify a Queen Victoria coin on the one side it has three initials on other Queen Victoria the wording around coin is Victoria del gra Britt Regina fid def ind imp?
"Victoria dei gra britt regina fid def ind imp" appears in one form or another on all British coins issued during Queen Victorias reign. Sometimes half of the legend appears on the reverse of the coin. The "IND IMP" was added to coins around 1893 when India became part of the British Empire. What does your coin appear to be made from? Are there any dates on it? What is the diameter of the coin? What are the three initials? Does the side with the initials have anything on it other than the initials? It is possible that your coin is a military medal, a medallion or a token.
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 of a Victoria dei gra Britt Regina fid def ind imp 1893 silver dollar?
That motto appears on ALL British and British Empire coins of the time and (with variations for each monarch) is still used today, so it doesn't help to ID a specific coin. Please post a new question with the coin's country of origin.
What does this mean Fid Def Ind Imp on a 1937 Halfcrown?
'Fid Def Ind Imp" is abbreviated Latin and is part of a much larger and more impressive title which has appeared on British coins in various forms and combinations for hundreds of years. On a 1937 Halfcrown, it would read "GEORGIUS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX FID : DEF : IND : IMP". The full text is "GEORGIUS VI DEI : GRATIA : BRITANNIA : OMNI : REX FIDEI : DEFENSOR : INDIA : IMPERATOR" meaning, George VI, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India. The IND IMP part was dropped from 1949 when India gained independence. FID DEF specifically was a title given to King Henry VIII by Pope Leo X for his stance against Luther's reforms.
Can a gold coin from England Georgius V dei gra Britt omn rex fid def ind imp but with the date 1895 and no mintmark be a mistake in the coin or date?
15 years is a very big mistake especially for a gold coin. I suggest that the coin is not what it appears to be. A reputable coin dealer will be able to identify your coin and give a valuation if it turns out to be genuine.
What year are Georgivs V dei gra Britt omn rex fid def ind imp quarters?
George V coins were issued from 1911 to 1936 inclusive.
What is a 1911 Georgivs v dei gra Britt omn rex fid def ind imp half penny worth?
All coins from the British Empire have that motto. Please post a new question with your coin's denomination and the country, if it's given. If the coin does not show a country name it's from the U.K.
What does it mean to have fid def ind imp 2 shillings 1948 inscribed in a ring?
You have a ring made from a 1948 British Florin (Two Shilling coin). FID DEF IND IMP is abbreviated Latin and is part of a much larger inscription on many British coins up to and including 1948. The inscription as it appears on most British coins reads "George VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX : FID : DEF : IND : IMP". Unabbreviated, it reads - "GEORGE VI DEI GRATIA BRITANNIA OMNI REX FIDEI DEFENSOR INDIA IMPERATOR" The literal definition is - "George VI by the Grace of God, King of all the British Territories, Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India". This motto and variations of it have been used for hundreds of years to represent the reigning Monarchs magnificent title.
