Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Coin Value Guide.

What Does “Dei Gratia Regina” Mean?

“Dei Gratia Regina” is a Latin phrase that appears on British and Commonwealth bits. It translates to “By the Grace of God, Queen.” The phrase reflects the traditional idea that the monarch’s right to rule comes from God.

Often this legend is abbreviated as D·G·REGINA because it would be too long to fit on the coins' obverse. Nowadays, you will find this phrase in British and Canadian bits. However, in the past, it also appeared on Spanish, Swedish, Austrian, and Australian bits.

“Today, the phrase Dei Gratia is taken less literally, and generally means that the monarch has been chosen by God, and reflects the Queen’s role as head of the Church of England.”
— Bullion by Post
Official Website

Fun fact: The U.S. coinage also has a Latin quote, “E Pluribus Unum,” roughly translating to “Out of many, one.”

Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Coin Overview

Bits that carry the Dei Gratia Regina motto and Queen Elizabeth portrait are all considered the coin Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina.

When were such bits issued? In the UK, the coins traditionally feature their monarch as long as the monarch rules. Therefore, Queen Elizabeth II’s coins were issued during her reign (1952–2022).

We find three categories of Dei Gratia Regina Elizabeth II coins:

Circulating bits (pennies, shillings, florins, crowns, and decimal-era 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, etc.)
Bullion coins (such as silver and gold sovereigns, Britannias)
Commemorative and proof coins (issued for anniversaries or special events).

On most issues, the obverse features the Queen’sportraiti surrounded by the legend ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA (or abbreviated forms like D·G·REG·F·D followed by denomination and year).

Gold and Silver Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Coins

Coin Type	Metal	Typical Weight + Purity	Where “Dei Gratia Regina” Appears
Gold Sovereign	Gold	7.98 g total weight, 91.67% gold	Surrounding the Queen’s portrait
Gold Britannia	Gold	2013–present: 24-carat (99.99%)	Obverse legend around Elizabeth II’s effigy
Silver Britannia	Silver	99.9% silver (0.999 fine)	Obverse legend surrounding the Queen’s portrait

How to Determine the Value of These Coins

Many factors make certain bits valuable, but among them, three are especially important:

Metal content (Bullion value): Birts made from precious metals like silver and gold are very valuable. Copper and zinc bits are worth less.
Rarity and mintage: Lower mintage issues generally bring higher prices. Older and commemorative issues are often limited in mintage.
Condition and grade: Bits are graded on a scale from Poor to Mint State/Proof. Higher grades (especially uncirculated or proof examples) are always worth more than face value.

Collectibility and Market Demand

Overall, the coins with this quote remain a popular classic.

Pre-decimal Elizabeth II coins are collected for historical value.
Bullion collectors like bits made from precious metal (e.g., gold coin Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina).
Proof sets and commemorative issues attract specialized audiences, especially modern collectors.