1887 double florin value - UK - Roman 1
UK double florin
Victoria
1887
Roman 1
What is a 1887 British double florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1887 double florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1887
'Roman 1' British double
florin can range from £15
to over £125, 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 |
| £15 | £26 | £50 | £80 | £100 | £125+ |
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 1887 United Kingdom double florin reverse
shows four crowned shields in cruciform, each
with coats of arms representing UK union
members: (England, Scotland, Ireland).
Four sceptres are in the diagonals.
The legend reads 'BRITT: REG:' to the left,
date at the top, then 'FID: DEF:' to the right.
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The obverse features the robed jubilee bust
of Queen Victoria, facing left, adorned with
jewellery, veil, and a small crown.
The legend reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'.
images courtesy of anonymous contributor.
Notes: Davies 540
'1' in date uses Roman format (I).
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 22.62 grams |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 483,347 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common variant |
| Obverse | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
| Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1887 United Kingdom
double florin specifications
Roman 1
1887 United Kingdom
double florin design
Roman 1
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |