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1885 florin value - UK - large trefoils

UK florin

Victoria

gothic 1885

large trefoils

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What is a 1885 British florin coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1885 florin from the UK.

The retail value of a 1885

 'large trefoils' British florin

can range from £10 to over

£510, depending on grade,

condition, desirability,

and demand.


Our guide below shows retail

estimates based on grade.

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VG F VF EF aUnc Unc
£10 £30 £70 £250 £380 £510+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1885 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: 'large trefoils', and 'small 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.

Notes: Davies 776.

33 larger trefoils (clover-like designs) around

obverse rim (obverse 8).

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge reeded
Weight 11.35 grams
Diameter 30 mm
Comp 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 1,758,210 (inc varieties)
Scarcity less common variant

 

Obverse William Wyon
Reverse William Dyce


1885 United Kingdom

florin specifications

large trefoils


1885 United Kingdom

florin design

large trefoils

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated