1856 florin value - United Kingdom
UK florin
Victoria
gothic
1856
What is a 1856 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1856 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1856
British florin can range
from £10 to over £480,
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 | £25 | £65 | £220 | £350 | £480+ |
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 1856 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.
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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.
images courtesy of GB Classic Coins
Notes:
Davies 728.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 11.35 grams |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 2,201,760 |
| Scarcity | less common for period |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Dyce |
1856 United Kingdom
florin specifications
1856 United Kingdom
florin design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |