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The inscription around the milled edge of the coin reads DECUS ET TUTAMEN which translates to mean An ornament and a safeguard. The saying is from Virgil's Aeneid. The obverse bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin. She is facing right and wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland diamond Tiara.
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The edge inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN means "An ornament and a safeguard", a quote from Virgil's Aeneid. The design was re-issued in 2008 as a collector coin (in silver and gold) as part of a 14-coin commemorative set marking the 25th Anniversary of the £1 coin. One Pound 1991 Flax and Diadem: Known varieties.
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The edge inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN means "An ornament and a safeguard", a quote from Virgil's Aeneid. The design was re-issued in 2008 as a collector coin (in silver and gold) as part of a 14-coin commemorative set marking the 25th Anniversary of the £1 coin. One Pound 1992 Oak Tree and Diadem: Known varieties.
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The College's motto, coined in 1908, is 'Scientia imperii decus et tutamen' which can be translated as 'Scientific knowledge, the crowning glory and the safeguard of the empire'. As of 2020 we have updated the crest to no longer include this motto on any new materials. This is to better reflect the College's culture and values today and.
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decus et tutamen: an ornament and a safeguard: A phrase from Virgil's Aeneid. Inscription on British one-pound coins. Originally inscribed on coins of the 17th century, it refers to the inscribed edge of the coin as a protection against the clipping of its precious metal. defendit numerus: There is safety in numbers: Defensor Fortis: Defender.
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The phrase "Decus et Tutamen" was originally coined by the English author, John Evelyn on 10 th January 1662, more than 350 years ago. It is reported that this proposal was made by John Evelyn in person to King Charles II.At the time, a new coinage was being designed for the reign of the new King.
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Ataur R. asks: What does the words "DECUS ET TUTAMEN" mean in English? This legend, often seen on lettered edges of some English Coins, is Latin for: An ornament and a safeguard.It first appeared on the edge of all early large milled silver coins as a warning against "clipping".
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He chose the Latin motto Decus et Tutamen ab Illo, which means "our union is our glory and our defense against him," Schoelwer said. The "him" referred to King George III of England.
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As a way of conceptualizing the scope of the functional inquiry, consider a simpler, but analogous question: How did the imprimatur of Decus et Tutamen stop clipping? I think there are three points to be made to that query. To begin with, the inscription's proximity to the coin's edge created an index of illegal manipulation.
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Decus et Tutamen. Decus et Tutamen first appeared on some of the earliest British milled (machine made) coins. It was intended to reassure users that the edge of the coins had not been clipped, but could also be taken to mean that the monarch depicted was also an ornament and a safeguard. Inscription. Decus et Tutamen.
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The edge inscription DECUS ET TUTAMEN means "An ornament and a safeguard", a quote from Virgil's Aeneid. The design was re-issued in 2008 as a collector coin (in silver and gold) as part of a 14-coin commemorative set marking the 25th Anniversary of the £1 coin.
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Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN. Translation: An ornament and a safeguard . Mint Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date) Comments. The fourth and final of the Norman Sillman heraldic emblems, issued individually, the coin was also struck in nickel-brass and silver proof.
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decus et tutamen Phrase Meaning: an ornament and a safeguard. Comment. A phrase from the Aeneid of Virgil. Inscription on British one-pound coins. Originally inscribed on coins of the 17th century, it refers to the inscribed edge of the coin as a protection against the clipping of its precious metal.
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DECUS ET TUTAMEN: An ornament and a safeguard: Not circulated: All years except 1998 and 1999 have been issued into circulation, although the number issued has varied enormously - 1983, 1984 and 1985 in particular had large mintages to facilitate the changeover from paper notes, while some years such as 1988 are only rarely seen (although.
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Specifications ; Composition: Nickel-Brass Weight: 9.5000g Diameter: 22.5mm Design; Obverse: Young bust right Obverse Designer: Arnold Machin Reverse: Shield of Great Britain within the Garter, crowned and supported Reverse Designer: Eric Sewell Edge Lettering: DECUS ET TUTAMEN Notes; Ruler: Elizabeth II
