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CHRONOLOGIES AND CALENDARS.
the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland Queen, and of India Empress, Anno Domini, 1896.—Salisbury.'
96. Although the 'anno regni' is placed on certain coins, and is inserted in proclamations, it does not nowadays find a place in the Acts of Parliament; and these bear simply the day, month, and year (A.D.) in which the royal assent is given. 'Anno regni' is evidently only a dutiful surplusage.
