1885 florin value - UK - small trefoils

UK florin

Victoria

gothic 1885

small 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

 'small trefoils' British florin

can range from £10 to over

£370, 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 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'

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 UK Coinage

Notes: Davies 777.

33 small trefoils (clover-like designs) around

obverse rim (obverse 9).

1885 United Kingdom

florin specifications

small trefoils

1885 United Kingdom

florin design

small trefoils

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