Obverse © Rowe Collection
Obverse © Rowe Collection
1 Florin - George V 3rd issue
| Silver (.500) | 11.3 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 | 1927-1936 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#3470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Cruciform crowned sceptres around central G, shields of England, Scotland and Ireland in angles, legend above, date and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FID·DEF IND·IMP
1928·ONE FLORIN
Unabridged legend: Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator
Translation: Defender of the Faith Emperor of India
Engraver: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - George V (3rd issue) 1927-1936 coin is that it was minted during a time of significant change in the British Empire. King George V, who ruled from 1910 to 1936, was the last British monarch to have the title "Emperor of India," as India gained its independence in 1947. Additionally, this coin was minted during a period of economic and political turmoil, including the Great Depression and the rise of fascist and nationalist movements in Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a symbol of the enduring legacy of the British monarchy and the United Kingdom's rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 11087100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 16397200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 5753500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1931 | 6556300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 717000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1933 | 8685300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 7540500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 9897400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd issue) 1927-1936 coin.
