United Kingdom retailer 1887 Victoria Florin

This is a nice example of a Victorian Florin featuring the Queen's second portrait. This design was released in 1887, so this was its first year of issue. The Florin with this version of the Queen's image was in circulation until 1892.

The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).

Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:11.3 g
Diameter:29.3 mm
Approximate silver weight: 10.5 g (0.34 t. oz.)

Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Lettering - VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm

Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, scepters with national flower emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering - BRITT: REG: 18 87 FID: DEF:

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon Read more on Wikipedia

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