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2 Florins - Victoria 2nd portrait; 'Double Florin'
| Silver (.925) | 22.62 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1890 |
| Value | 2 Florins (0.2) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.62 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#11098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, sceptres with national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
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 standard weight of these coins was 8/11 troy ounce (349.1 grains).This particular coin was not included in demonetization legislation when decimalisation was introduced in 1971. It has been confirmed by the Royal Mint that the coin remains legal tender, having been remonetized with a value of 20 pence.
Reverse die varieties:
Sp#3922 (1887 only) Roman I in date;
Sp#3923 (1887-90) Arabic 1 in date;
The 1887 mintage data includes both die varieties.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Florins - Victoria (2nd portrait; 'Double Florin') 1887-1890 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm, a renowned Austrian-born British sculptor and medallist. Boehm's design features a portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse (front) side of the coin, while the reverse (back) side depicts a crowned shield with the coin's denomination and year of issue. This coin was minted during a period of significant change in the British monetary system, with the introduction of new coinage designs and the transition from silver to gold standard.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 | 2916 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 | 243300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 | 1185100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 | 782100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Florins - Victoria (2nd portrait; 'Double Florin') 1887-1890 coin.
