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What does stet fortuna domus mean on the back of a George V coin?

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STET FORTUNA DOMUS means "Let the fortune of the house stand" or "Let fortune stay at home" depending on your interpretation.

It would appear on the reverse of a 1935 silver medallion featuring images of King George V and Queen Mary on the front and Windsor Castle on the reverse. The medallion commemorates the Silver Jubilee of King George V.

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