UK florin
Victoria gothic
1859 with stop
cross incomplete
What is a 1859 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1859 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1859
'cross incomplete, with stop'
British florin can range from
£10 to over £470, 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 | £55 | £220 | £345 | £470+ |
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 1859 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', 'm over inverted m',
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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 Buck's Coins
Notes: Davies 735
Top of cross on left side of crown incomplete.
'ccc' closer together.
Stop '.' after date.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.35 grams |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 2,568,060 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Dyce |
1859 United Kingdom
florin specifications
cross incomplete, with stop
1859 United Kingdom
florin design
cross incomplete, with stop
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |