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1 Florin - Victoria 2nd portrait
| Silver (.925) | 11.31 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1892 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#13214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, sceptres with national flower emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITT: REG: 18 87 FID: DEF:
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "double-headed" design, where both sides of the coin feature an image of Queen Victoria. This unique design was created to symbolize the Queen's role as both the head of state and the head of the Commonwealth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 1084 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 1541500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 2973500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 1684700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 | 836400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 | 283400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - Victoria (2nd portrait) 1887-1892 coin.
