UK florin
Victoria
gothic 1853
i over i
What is a 1853 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1853 florin from the UK.
The 1853 'i over i'
variety British florin has
been identified by Davies
to have 'insufficient data'.
As such, valuation data
is not available.
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1853 United Kingdom florin reverse shows
four crowned shields in cruciform, with floral
emblems in diagonals.
Three lions and the roses represent England,
a single lion and the thistle represent Scotland,
and a harp and the shamrock represent Ireland.
The surrounding legend reads: 'One florin'
above, and 'one tenth of a pound' below.
primary varieties: 'stop after date',
'no stop after date', and 'last i over i'
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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 d:g:brit:' to the left, and
'reg:f:d:', then the date in Roman numerals to the right.
Notes:
Last 'i' over 'i'.
Davies 725.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.35 grams |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 3,919,950 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | insufficient data |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Dyce |
1853 United Kingdom
florin specifications
last i over i
1853 United Kingdom
florin design
last i over i
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |