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Pattern Coin - Florin, Queen Victoria, Great Britain, 1848
Reg. No: NU 1046
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- Summary:
- Pattern silver coin; Denomination: Florin
Royal Mint, London
Queen Victoria (1837-1901)
The florin was introduced into circulation in 1849 as a first step towards decimal coinage. This coin is the accepted pattern for the florin prepared in 1848. - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 28 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 11.170 g (Weight) |
More information
| Tagged with: | penny 1919 |
| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, HM Queen Victoria (1819-1901), William Wyon, Medallist & Engraver (1795-1851), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, William Wyon, Medallist (1795-1851), The Royal Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | pattern strikes |
| Series: | proof |
| DateEra: | 1849 AD |
| Denomination: | Florin (2 Shillings) |
| Obverse Description: | Crowned bust of the Queen facing left, dress decorated with rose, thistle and shamrock; behind W.W. (William Wyon); around, VICTORIA REGINA 1848 |
| Reverse Description: | Four crowned shields arranged to form a cross about a central rose, the shields bear the arms of England (1 & 3), Scotland (2) and Ireland (4); between shields and each beneath an arch, 2 roses, thistle and shamrock; around above, ONE FLORIN; around below, ONE TENTH OF A POUND |
| Edge Description: | milled |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | HM Queen Victoria, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | William Wyon - Royal Mint, London |
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