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The one shilling coin (yes, with FID DEF) was a pre-decimal British coin. It was used throughout the UK and some dependencies before the country adopted a decimal currency on 15 February 1971. As the one shilling coin was exactly 1/20th of a pound it was equivalent to 5 new pence and remained in circulation, alongside the new 5p coin till about 1990, when the 10p and 5p coins were drastically reduced in size.
"FID DEF", 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.
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How much is a 1958 fid def one shilling worth?
1962 shilling worth
What is the value of 1949 FID DEF one shilling?
According to prices on ebay, they are worth no more than $50.00 in U.S. currency. The condition of the coin makes a difference in its value.
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 is the value of a one penny 1987 Victoria dei gra Britt Regina fid def?
Check your coin again. Queen Victoria died in 1901.
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 is the value of a 1930 States of Jersey One Twelfth of a Shilling coin?
There was no States of Jersey 1930 One Twelfth of a Shilling coin minted.
What is the value of a one shilling coin in the 13th century?
Such a coin does not exist. The first British One Shilling coins were introduced into the currency around 1550.
What is the value of a 1958 English quarter?
The English do not produce a coin known as a "quarter". Perhaps you refer to a British "Shilling" being approximately the same diameter as a US "Quarter". The 1958 British Shilling comes in two varieties. Both feature Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, the difference is on the reverse. The "English" reverse shows a crowned shield with three lions. The "Scottish" reverse shows a crowned shield with a rampant lion. Both coins have FID DEF and ONE SHILLING inscribed on the reverse. See the related question at the link below.
What is the value of the Fid Def 1965 six pence spanish coin?
The Spanish have never produced a Sixpence coin. The Sixpence coin was unique to the currencies of the British Empire/Commonwealth countries, and in 1965, could have been issued by, or on behalf of any one of over 30 countries, territories, dominions or colonies.
What is the value of a 1902 States of Jersey One Twelfth of a Shilling coin?
There were no States of Jersey One Twelfth of a Shilling coin issued from 1895 to 1908 inclusive.
What is an Australia 9411 silver one shilling coin worth?
The Australian One Shilling coin was replaced by a 10 cent coin in 1966 at Australia's conversion to decimal currency. The way currency and personal finances are currently heading in the early 21st century, there is not not much likelihood that Australia will reintroduce a One Shilling coin in 9411.
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.
