UK florin
Victoria
gothic 1885
large trefoils
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.
www.allcoinvalues.com
VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
£10 | £30 | £70 | £250 | £380 | £510+ |
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 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 |