1880 florin value - UK - 8 jewels
UK florin
Victoria, gothic
1880
8 jewels
What is a 1880 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1880 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a
1880 '8 jewels' British
florin can range from £20
to over £560, 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 |
| £20 | £65 | £170 | £560+ |
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 1880 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:britt:' to the left, and
'reg:f:d:', then the date in Roman numerals to the right.
Notes: Davies 770
33 linked trefoils encircle obverse design.
8 jewels in centre cross of crown on obverse.
(obverse 6).
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 11.35 grams |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 2,167,170 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | uncommon variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Dyce |
1880 United Kingdom
florin specifications
8 jewels
1880 United Kingdom
florin design
8 jewels
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |