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1 Florin - George V 2nd issue
| Silver (.500) | 11.31 g | 28.50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1926 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#21946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, sceptres in angles, denomination above, divided date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE FLORIN
19 25
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains), unchanged from the earlier sterling silver issue.1920 reverse die varieties:
Thin sceptre
Thick sceptre
1923 obverse die varieties:
I in BRITT pointing to a bead
I in BRITT pointing between beads
Images above are reproduced with kind permission of
Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - George V (2nd issue) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in the United Kingdom. The coin was introduced in 1920, just after the end of World War I, and was minted until 1926, during which time the UK was undergoing significant social, economic, and political changes. The coin's design, featuring an image of King George V, symbolized the stability and continuity of the British monarchy during this time of transition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 15387800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 34863800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 23861000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 21546500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 1404100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 5125400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - George V (2nd issue) 1920-1926 coin.
