letters on coin

[treasureace14]

hey guys i was looking throught some of my forein coins and there a gold one pound elizibith II coin.
on the side it says "decus et tutamen" whats it mean? thanks ta13

 

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[djabend]

The words have several meanings, hope this helps

decus et tutamen
dignity, honor, ornament and defense, protection.

HH,
Donny

 

[idahotokens]

Google is your friend.
John in ID

 

[treasureace14]

thanks guys

 

[djabend]

more info from Wikipedia:
Edge inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
An ornament and a safeguard" – originally on 17th century coins, this refers to the inscribed edge as a protection against the clipping of precious metal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_one_pound_coin

HH,
Donny

 

[treasureace14]

ok ty all thst really stumped me so i thought id post.i love knowing that theres always people around to help me out. u guys are so wonderfull it makes me cry

 

[robfinds]

more info from Wikipedia:
Edge inscription: DECUS ET TUTAMEN
An ornament and a safeguard" – originally on 17th century coins, this refers to the inscribed edge as a protection against the clipping of precious metal

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_one_pound_coin

HH,
Donny

Yes most english hammered coins when found have been edge clipped. Must have taken a lot of clippings to even get a small amount of silver. Anyone caught clipping coins in those times would have paid a very high price. HH Robert.

 

[treasureace14]

ty im 0n psp type more at home