© Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
© Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
1 Florin - Victoria Boehm portrait; Pattern
1887 year| Silver (.925) | 11.3 g | 29.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1887 |
| Value | 1 Florin (0.1) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#338739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Crowned coats of arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland forming a cross. Inbetween, sceptres with national symbols of Ireland (harp), England (globus cruciger), and Scotland (thistle). Star of the Order of the Garter in the middle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITT : REG : 18 87 FID : DEF :
Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The pattern can be distinguished from the through some small design variations. There are eight beads on the left arch of the crown instead of seven, the pendant has a long link instead of two pearls, and the engraver's signature is "I. E. B." instead of "J. E. B."© Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Florin - Victoria (Boehm portrait; Pattern) 1887 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm, a renowned Austrian-born British sculptor and medallist, who was also responsible for creating the iconic statue of Queen Victoria that stands outside Buckingham Palace.
