UK florin
Victoria, gothic
1879
48 trefoils
What is a 1879 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1879 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a
1879 '48 trefoils' British
florin can range from £10
to over £420, 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 | £25 | £60 | £220 | £320 | £420+ |
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 1879 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: '41 trefoils', '48 trefoils',
'48 trefoils, briit', and '38 trefoils'
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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:britt:' to the left, and
'reg:f:d:', then the date in Roman numerals to the right.
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes: Davies 767
48 linked trefoils (clover-like leaves) encircle
obverse design (obverse 3).
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.35 grams |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,512,247 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Dyce |
1879 United Kingdom
florin specifications
48 trefoils
1879 United Kingdom
florin design
48 trefoils
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |