UK florin
Victoria
gothic 1858
cross complete
What is a 1858 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1858 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1858
'cross complete' British
florin can range from £10
to over £460, depending
on grade, condition,
desirability, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£10 | £22 | £50 | £220 | £340 | £460+ |
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 1858 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: 'cross complete' and 'cross incomplete'
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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:
Top of cross on left side of crown complete.
'ccc' wider apart.
Davies 730.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.35 grams |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,239,380 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Dyce |
1858 United Kingdom
florin specifications
cross complete
1858 United Kingdom
florin design
cross complete
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |