Victoria, Double Florin 1887 About Extremely Fine

The Double Florin was only issued for 4 years from 1887 to 1890 during the Queen’s Golden Jubilee period. A Double florin was 4 shillings, a shilling less than a Crown. This small difference proved to be very expensive and caused no end of problems, so in 1890 they stopped minting them altogether. These are struck in Sterling Silver and have the Queen’s Jubilee Bust on the obverse, the reverse has crowned cruciform shields around central the Garter star, four sceptres with national emblems fill the angles. We have a group of 1887 Double Florins in Nearly extremely Fine condition available, most would call them EF, but while stocks last, we can offer them at a Special Price. A shortlived, large silver Victorian coin in high grade and approaching 140 years old!
Availability: In stock
SKU: CVY4813
£99.50
Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
MonarchVictoria 1837 - 1901
Pre-Decimal DenominationDouble Florin
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The florin of 1849, often called the "Godless florin," was Britain’s first attempt at decimalisation. The florin was valued at two shillings, or one-tenth of a pound, making it the first decimal coin in the UK. The coin featured a portrait of Queen Victoria on the obverse, but controversially omitted the usual inscription "Dei Gratia" (By the Grace of God), leading to public criticism and the "Godless" nickname. The reverse showed cruciform shields with national emblems. Although it was only struck for two years, from 1849 to 1851. By 1851, a redesigned “Gothic” florin was introduced, restoring the religious inscription, and the "Godless" version was discontinued. These first florins marked a significant step towards eventual decimalisation in British currency, 120 years later!
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