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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).
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Why does this Ring have 1930 one florin fid def inscribed inside?
It was common for amateur jewelers to make rings by hammering (or otherwise manipulating) silver coins. The inscription indicates that it was a British 2-shilling piece, normally called by the unusual name of "florin". The practice of making hammered coin rings has pretty much stopped because circulation coins are no longer silver, and they're worth much more for their metal or collector's value than as rings.
What are the denominations of 1887 fid def Britt reg and Regina fid def britanniarum?
(Victoria) Fid Def Britt Reg and Regina Fid Def Britanniarum describes the title of the monarch in abbreviated Latin, in this case, Queen Victoria. It tells us nothing about the coin other than it is British or from one of the many British Empire/Commonwealth countries or Colonies. 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". British coins issued in 1887 were - Five Pounds - gold (non-circulating) Two Pounds - gold (non-circulating) Sovereign - gold (One Pound) Half-Sovereign - gold (Ten Shillings) Crown - silver (Five Shillings) Double-Florin - silver (Four Shillings) Halfcrown - silver (Two Shillings and Sixpence) Florin - silver (Two Shilling) Shilling - silver (Twelve Pence) Sixpence - silver Threepence - silver Penny - bronze Halfpenny - bronze Farthing - bronze
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 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.
What does Britain nia rum rex fid def ' mean?
It does not mean anything, you have mis-spelled it. What you probably meant is - BRITANNIARUM REX FID DEF - and it appears on British coins from the reigns of George III and George IV. It is abbreviated Latin and translates to - King of the British territories, Defender of the Faith. All British coins have variations of this expression depending on whether there was a King or a Queen and the state and extent of the British Empire at the time.
What is the value of a 2000 Elizabeth Regina fid def coin?
More information needed - what is the denomination of the coin
How much is a 1958 fid def one shilling worth?
1962 shilling worth
What does FID and DEF on the Sixpence mean?
"FID DEF" (more recently FD), an abbreviation of "FIDEI DEFENSOR" meaning "Defender of the Faith", is a title given to King Henry VIII, by Pope Leo X for his stance against the Protestant Reformation. The title has been used by all subsequent British Monarchs and appears in one form or another on all British coins and coins of most of the Commonwealth countries.
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"
What is the value of a UK 1949 george VI fid def schilling?
I just acquired a coin from my spare change. It is in excellent condition ++ The Face side reads; George VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX The Reverse side reads; FID DEF One Schilling 1949 What is the value of this coin?
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.
If something says Victoria DEI GRATIA on the back and a FID DEF Britt Reg 1889 coat of arms on the front is it worth anything?
If the "something" you refer to is a coin, it is probably a sterling silver Double Florin (4 Shillings) or a sterling silver Florin (2 Shillings). Both of these coins have what is known as the "Jubilee Bust" of Queen Victoria on the front. The Double Florin is 36mm in diameter, weighs 22.62 grams and has crowned cruciform shields on the reverse with sceptres in the diagonals. An 1889 Double Florin in fair to good condition might get anything from £12 to £20 GBP. The Florin is 29.5mm in diameter, weighs 11.3 grams and has the same design as the Double Florin on the reverse. An 1889 Florin in fair to good condition might get anything from £10 to £25 GBP. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection and positive identification of the coin.
