1879 florin value - UK - 48 trefoils, briit

UK florin

Victoria, gothic

1879

48 trefoils, briit

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, briit' British

florin can range from £12

to over £620, depending

on grade, condition,

desirability, and demand.

Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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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'

Close-up images

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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 768

48 linked trefoils (clover-like leaves) encircle

obverse design (obverse 3).

'briit' instead of 'britt'.

1879 United Kingdom

florin specifications

48 trefoils, briit

1879 United Kingdom

florin design

48 trefoils, briit

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