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1 Florin - Victoria 3rd portrait
| Silver (.925) | 11.31 g | 28.50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1893-1901 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 30 June 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Crown above shields of England, Scotland and Ireland with national flower emblems between, all within Garter with divided date below and legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE·FLORIN+ TWO·SHILLINGS
· 18 93
·HONI · SO T · Q MAL Y · PENSE ·
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Engraver: Edward Poynter
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 - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "Old Head" portrait of Queen Victoria, which was designed by Sir Thomas Brock. This portrait was used on many coins throughout the British Empire and became a symbol of British currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | 1312 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1894 | 1952800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1895 | 2182900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 2944400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 1699900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1898 | 3061300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 3966900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 5528600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1901 | 2648800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Florin - Victoria (3rd portrait) 1893-1901 coin.
