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1 Florin - Victoria 1st portrait; 'Godless' type
| Silver (.925) | 11.31 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1848-1849 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields of arms around central Tudor rose, national flower emblems in angles, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE FLORIN
ONE TENTH OF A POUND
Engraver: William Dyce
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains). This issue was known as the 'Godless' Florin since there was no 'D.G.' or Dei Gratia (meaning 'by the Grace of God'). The denomination of one tenth of a pound was an early nod to a decimal currency but it would be more than 120 years before British coinage finally went decimal. ESC#802Interesting fact
The 1 Florin - Victoria (1st portrait; 'Godless' type) coin from the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 11.31g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of religious controversy. The coin's design did not include the traditional motto "Dei Gratia" (By the Grace of God), which had been featured on British coins for centuries. This led to criticism from some religious leaders and earned the coin the nickname "Godless Florin." Despite the controversy, the coin remained in circulation and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1849 | 413800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - Victoria (1st portrait; 'Godless' type) 1848-1849 coin.
