| WHERE has the inscription Decus et
tutamen, "an ornament and a safeguard", historically been found?
What does Decus Et
Tutamen on the side of coins mean?
The Olympics have long since ceased to be Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger) and more pursuit of Decus Et
Tutamen (the inscription on the edge of the pound coin in your pocket).
What does the Latin phrase Decus Et
Tutamen mean, as seen on pounds 1 coins and on earlier coinage to stop metal clipping?
Evelyn's other familiar contribution to modern England is the motto Decus et
tutamen ('an ornament and a defence'), which he suggested for a new 1 [pounds sterling] coin and which can be seen round the edge of the English 1 [pounds sterling] coin today.
WHERE would you find the inscription Decus et
tutamen? | WHEN was Henry VIII born?
The cross between DECUS and
TUTAMEN is just a blob.
WHERE would you find the inscription Decus et
tutamen, 'an ornament and a safeguard'?