1849 florin value - UK - ww obliterated
UK florin
Victoria
godless 1849
ww obliterated
What is a 1849 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1849 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1849
'ww obliterated' British florin
can range from £10 to over
£425, depending on grade,
condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £10 | £35 | £75 | £200 | £310 | £425+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1849 United Kingdom florin reverse shows
four crowned shields in cruciform, with a rose
in the center, and floral emblems in diagonals.
Three lions and the roses represent England,
a single lion and the thistle represent Scotland,
and the harp and shamrock represent Ireland.
The surrounding legend reads: 'ONE FLORIN'
above, and 'ONE TENTH OF A POUND' below.
primary varieties: '1849' and 'w.w. obliterated'
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The obverse features the crowned head of
young Victoria facing left, with hair in a plait
around her ear. The legend reads:
'VICTORIA REGINA', and the date.
images courtesy of C . Farthing
Notes: First United Kingdom florin.
w.w. obliterated by outer circle.
Davies 682.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 11.31 grams |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 413,830 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common variety |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Dyce |
1849 United Kingdom
florin specifications
w.w. obliterated
1849 United Kingdom
florin design
w.w. obliterated
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |