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2 Florins - Victoria 'Double-Florin'; Pattern
1868 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1868 |
| Value | 2 Florins (0.2) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#97389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value and date inside wreath, second value above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 FRANCS
DOUBLE
FLORIN
1868
INTERNATIONAL
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This particular issue was conceived in the late 1860s, at which time various countries were trying to come up with a gold coin to compete with the French 5 Francs. Under William Wyon, Great Britain designed this lovely, gold "Double-Florin" which stated its intention to circulate internationally on the reverse. Unfortunately, it never got further than a number of Pattern coins.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 2 Florins - Victoria ('Double-Florin'; Pattern) 1868 from United Kingdom is that it was designed by the famous artist and designer, William Wyon. Wyon was a renowned engraver and designer who worked for the Royal Mint and was responsible for creating many notable coins and medals during his career. His design for the Pattern 2 Florins - Victoria coin features a portrait of Queen Victoria on one side and a depiction of the crowned shield of the United Kingdom on the other. The coin was never released into circulation and only a small number of pattern coins were struck, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
