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   What does FD mean on a coin?

   • Next to the Queen's head on our coins, as seen below, are the letters 'FD'; a title given to the reigning monarch since the time of Henry VIII... but why? The letters relate to the Queen and stand for the Latin Fidei Defensatrix, or ‘Defender of the Faith’.

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   What does F D mean on a pound?

   • The F D stands for “Fidei defensor” which is the Latin version of the Queen’s title as “Defender of the Faith”, given to the monarch as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Sadly, the marks are on every coin and the trusty old pound doesn’t boast many rare editions.

   Ever spotted the initials IRB and FD on your £1 Coin? Here ... - The Sun

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   When did FD become a 'FID DEF'?

   • The title was revoked when Henry broke with Rome in 1530, but in 1544 the English Parliament conferred it on the King who, as supreme governor of the Church of England, was defender of the Anglican faith. ‘Fid Def’ or the letters ‘FD’ have appeared on coins since the 18th century.

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   What does FDC mean on a coin?

   • FDC designates a proof coin that is as close to perfect as is possible. This coin would have no blemishes, abrasions, soft points, marks, or signs of wear. Unc means thecoin is uncirculated and has zero signs of wear. AU coins show some wear on any ridgesor high points. Coins with this designation show some wear at the high points.

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   What does D G REG F D mean?

   • If you read the inscription around the monarch’s head, on some of the coins, you will also see “D G REG F D”. The D G REG is actually a shortened version of the Latin phrase “Dei Gratia Regina”, meaning “By the Grace of God, Queen.”

   Ever spotted the initials IRB and FD on your £1 Coin? Here ... - The Sun

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   What does BR mean on a coin?

   • This simply refers to Britain and can also be seen sometimes on coinage as “BR”. This is from the Latin word OMNI meaning “All” or “Every”. It describes the monarch as being a ruler to all his/her subjects. As mentioned previously, REX refers to King as REG refers to Queen. As above, FIDEI DEFENSOR or “Defender of the Faith”

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2. www.historyextra.com › period › tudorWhy Do We Have The Letters 'FD' On Our Coins? | HistoryExtra

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   Mar 1, 2015 · Next to the Queen's head on our coins, as seen below, are the letters 'FD'; a title given to the reigning monarch since the time of Henry VIII... but why? The letters relate to the Queen and stand for the Latin Fidei Defensatrix, or ‘Defender of the Faith’.

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   Jan 22, 2015 · F D. An abbreviation of FIDEI DEFENSOR, which means ‘Defender of the Faith’. The British Monarch is also head (Supreme Governor) of the Church of England. In the Church hierarchy, the Monarch is above the Archbishop of Canterbury.

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5. hattonsoflondon.co.uk › british-coinage-latin-meaningsLatin Inscriptions on UK Coins - Meanings & History

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   May 19, 2021 · F D. This stands for FIDEI DEFENSOR, or, in English, “Defender of the Faith”. This is one of the titles bestowed upon the monarch and it refers to Her Majesty being the supreme governor of the Church of England. The origin of the phrase dates back to Henry VIII who was granted the title by Pope Leo X in 1521.

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   Nov 3, 2016 · The F D stands for “Fidei defensor” which is the Latin version of the Queen’s title as “Defender of the Faith”, given to the monarch as the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. Sadly, the...

7. history.stackexchange.com › questions › 63926When did Dei gratia/fidi defensor first appear on British coins?

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   May 16, 2021 · The title Fidei Defensor abbreviated to F.D. (Defender of the Faith) occurs for the first time on the British coinage under George I. The earliest example is from the very beginning of his reign, in 1714.

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   The British one pound (£1) coin is a denomination of sterling coinage. Its obverse bears the Latin engraving ELIZABETH II D G REG (Dei Gratia Regina) F D (Fidei defensor) meaning, 'Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith'.

9. goodcollector.com › articles › coin-collecting-termsCoin Abbreviation Guide For Collectors - Good Collector

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   Coins also have grading codes that indicate the type of coin, its status and even its condition. FDC – Fleur du Coin. FDC designates a proof coin that is as close to perfect as is possible. This coin would have no blemishes, abrasions, soft points, marks, or signs of wear. Unc – Mint State Or Uncirculated Coins