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It is an Australian coin. George VI of England was also King of the Commonwealth countries.
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"
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.
There was no British coin struck for the occasion, but there may have been medallions, medallettes, tokens and other souvenir type articles. The only noticeable indication on British coins would have been the inclusion of IND IMP in the inscription on the coin.
"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.
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.
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.
All you have told us is that you have a British coin or a coin from any of the 50 plus British Empire/Commonwealth countries issued in the reign of George V. "Georgivs v Britt omn rex et ind imp" is abbreviated Latin for the Kings many titles and means - "George V, King of all Britain and Emperor of India". You need to give us the year and denomination, along with an estimate of the condition of the coin in order for us to give you an estimation of value.
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).
ALL British coins have that inscription so it really doesn't help to ID a coin. Please look for the coin's denomination and post a new question. Old British coins have strange values so you may see words like shilling, florin, farthing, etc.
Can be different answers depending on units. Is the gold 1 oz Imperial or 1 Troy Ounce?First, if assuming 1 Troy Ounce:$250 in USD1 Troy Ounce (Precious Metals are usually measured in Troy Ounce in US)70lbs Imperial (People [in US] are measured in Imperial Pounds)70 Imperial Pounds with 1 Troy Ounce of gold being $250 USD:1 Troy Ounce is 1.097 ounces (Imp.)70lbs (Imp.) = 70*16oz(Imp.)=1120 oz (Imp.)1120 oz (Imp.) = 1120(Imp.)/[1.097oz(Imp.)/1Troy Ounce]= 1021 Troy Ounces (round up)70lbs (Imp.) of gold = 1021 Troy Ounces * [$250 (USD)/1 Troy Ounce]=$255,250At $250 USD per troy ounce, a 70lbs (Imp.) person is worth $255,250 (USD) in goldSecond if assuming 1 ounce Imperial:$250 in USD1 Imperial ounce (meaning 1/16th of an imperial pound)70lbs Imperial (People [in US] are measured in Imperial Pounds)A 70lb (Imperial) person with 1 ounce (Imperial) of gold being $250 USD:16oz(Imp.)=1lb(Imp.)70lbs(Imp.)=16ounces(Imp.) * 70lbs(Imp.)=1120 oz (Imp.)$250 USD * 1120 oz (Imp.)= $280,000(USD)70lbs(Imperial) of gold = $280,000(USD)At $250 USD per imperial ounce, a 70lbs (Imp.) person is worth $280,000 (USD) in gold