United Kingdom 1 Florin - Victoria, 1887
Boehm portrait; Pattern
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pattern strikes
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Florin = 2 Shillings
Year
1887
Ruler
Victoria
(1837–1901)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.3
Diameter (mm)
29.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Florin = 2 Shillings from United Kingdom. Issued in 1887. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 29.5 mm and weighs 11.3 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Queen Victoria facing left, wearing the Small Diamond Crown, widow's cap, embroidered widow's veil, pearl necklace with pendant, pearl earring, ribbon and star of the Order of the Garter, and the badge of the Order of the Crown of India. (Victoria by the Grace of God)
- Reverse
- Crowned coats of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland forming a cross. Inbetween, sceptres with national symbols of Ireland (harp), England (globus cruciger), and Scotland (thistle). Star of the Order of the Garter in the middle. (Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.)
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | — |
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