UK florin
Victoria
gothic 1887
46 trefoils
What is a 1887 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1887 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1887
'gothic, 46 trefoils' British
florin can range from £12
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 |
£12 | £35 | £85 | £300 | £430 | £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 1887 'Gothic' UK 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.
gothic varieties: '33 trefoils', and '46 trefoils'
jubilee varieties: 'I to space', and 'I to bead'
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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 C. Farthing
Notes: Davies 780.
46 trefoils (clover-like designs) around
obverse rim (obverse 10).
Last year for 'gothic' UK florin.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.35 grams |
Diameter | 30 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,776,903 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common variant |
Obverse | William Wyon |
Reverse | William Dyce |
1887 United Kingdom
florin specifications
gothic, 46 trefoils
1887 United Kingdom
florin design
gothic, 46 trefoils
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |