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There is a variety of different inscriptions around the edge of British One Pound coins. The most common seems to be "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" which translates as "An ornament and a safeguard".
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What does plediol mean?
Pleidiol wyf I'm gulad is the inscription on the edge of a Welsh coin, meaning "True am I to my country."
What is the value of a 1995 British One Pound coin?
All years of issue of the British One Pound coin are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound.
What does Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad on a British One Pound coin mean?
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound. The expression "Pleidiol Wyf I'm Gwlad" is Welsh and is taken from the Welsh national anthem. It translates as "True am I to my country". It features on the edge of the 1985, 1990, 1995 and 2000 British One Pound coins.
What is the connection of the 2 pound coin and Isaac Newton?
Sir Isaac Newton is quoted as saying " I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants" Along the milled edge of the £2 two pound coin, the inscription reads, "STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS"
What is the edge of a coin?
The edge of the coin is the rounded part on the outside of the the two faces.
What is a decus et tutamen coin worth in America?
"DECUS ET TUTAMEN" is a Latin inscription used on the edge of current British One Pound coin and many older British coins. It translates to "An ornament and a safeguard". These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth 1 Pound. When precious metals were used to make coins, it was the practice of many to shave or clip the gold or silver from the edge of the coin from where it would be least noticeable. Milling or reeding the edge of a coin or placing an inscription on the edge made the practice more difficult with the added advantage of making a "clipped" coin more readily identifiable. This was a very big deal in the old days since the value of the coin was determined by its weight in the metal it was made from. A One Guinea gold coin weighing a few grams less than it should, was no longer worth One Guinea and vigilant traders would not accept them.
What inscriptions are on the British Two Pound coin?
The "edge inscription" on the standard issue Two Pound coins reads "STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS", and is credited to Sir Isaac Newton in acknowledgement of the achievements of scientists from the past, without whom todays achievements would not be possible.
Is there a coin with writing on the edge with the word hundred a dollar?
No. I think you misread the edge of a $1 us gold coin.
What British Two Pound coins do not have a date on them?
All British Two Pound coins have a date on them somewhere. The coin to which you possibly refer is the 1995 50th Anniversary of the end of Second World War, with a dove on the reverse. The date (1995) is on the edge.
What year was the British gold One Pound coin having the Royal Arms with one pound under it minted?
The British nickel-brass One Pound coin featuring the Royal Arms design on the reverse was minted for general circulation in 1983, 1993, 1998 and 2003. All issues of these coins have "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" inscribed on the edge. The only "gold" coin struck with this design was in 2008 as "Proof in gold FDC". Only 3,000 were minted.
What is the value of a 1985 British One Pound coin?
These coins are still potentially in circulation so, unless they are part of a Proof or Uncirculated mint set or are individual Proof or Uncirculated coins and in absolute mint condition, they are worth One Pound. A British 1989 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Scottish design - Edge "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT"), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £5 GBP. A British 1989 nickel-brass One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Scottish design - Edge "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT") (Proof FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £6 GBP. A British 1989 One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Scottish design - Edge "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT")(Proof in silver FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £26 GBP. A British 1989 One Pound coin (Elizabeth II)(Scottish design - Edge "NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT")(Proof piedfort in silver FDC), in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £45 GBP. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
How much is dollar coin with no date?
Check the edge of the coin for a date.
