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That inscription or a variation on it has been used on ALL British Coins for centuries. It's heavily abbreviated Latin. The current version translates as
"Elizabeth the Second, Queen by the Grace of God and Defender of the Faith"
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What does vob mean on the penny?
The inscription actually reads V.D.B., not V.O.B.These are the initials for the designer of the penny: Victor David BrennerSee more here: http://coins.thefuntimesguide.com/2008/07/1909_lincoln_cent_penny.php
What does gate on the British 1 Penny coin mean?
The gate, or "Portcullis" on the 1971 to 2008 British Penny is taken from the Badge of Henry VII, and is now the Badge of the Palace of Westminster.
How old is the oldest penny?
That probably depends what you mean by a "penny". The first US penny was minted in 1787. The first British penny was minted in 790 AD. See Related Links.
What does dei gra reg fed def mean on a coin 2002?
All current coins of the British Commonwealth carry a Latin inscription whose full form is "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSOR", meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith".
What does the French word 'inscription' mean?
'Inscription' can have exactly the same meaning as the English word inscription. It can also translate as sign-in, sign-up-for, put your name down for something.
What dose inscription mean?
An inscription is a short message or text that is written or engraved onto a surface, typically on a monument, coin, or object. It is often used to provide information or commemorate a person or event.
Who was on the 1908 penny?
If you mean a British one penny coin, King Edward VII If you're referring to a US cent, it bore a picture of Miss Liberty wearing a Native American headdress
What does the root word in inscription mean?
The root word "script" in "inscription" means to write or to record.
What is an 1851 large copper penny worth?
If you mean a U.S. large CENT, it's worth $15-25 in average condition. If you mean a British PENNY, it's worth $10 if worn, up to around $50 if only moderate wear is visible.
What does 1d as in 1 penny mean?
one is fron one cent, the D means delaware..........................................................................................The 'd' in the British penny goes back to ancient Rome - from the word denari which was a low denomination Roman coin.
What is a1902 penny worth?
Assuming you mean a U.S. Indian Head cent and not a British penny, 1902 is a common date for Indian Head Cents. In average circulated condition it's worth $1.00-$3.00.
ONE PENNY 1900?
Assuming you mean a U.S. Indian Head cent and not a British penny, 1900 is a common date for Indian Head Cents. In average circulated condition it's worth $1.00-$3.00.
