UK florin
Victoria
jubilee head
1887 I to space
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
'jubilee, I to space' British
florin can range from £10
to over £85, 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 | £12 | £25 | £40 | £60 | £85+ |
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 'jubilee head' UK 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.
gothic varieties: '33 trefoils', and '46 trefoils'
jubilee varieties: 'I to space', and 'I to bead'
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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 UK Coinage
Notes: Davies 810.
First year for 'jubilee head' UK florin.
'I' of 'DEI' to space (obverse 1).
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.3 grams |
Diameter | 29.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,776,903 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | relatively common for period |
Obverse | Joseph Edgar Boehm |
Reverse | Leonard Charles Wyon |
1887 United Kingdom
florin specifications
jubilee, I to space
1887 United Kingdom
florin design
jubilee, I to space
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Grading Terms
VG | Very Good |
F | Fine |
VF | Very Fine |
EF | Extremely Fine |
aUnc | about Uncirculated |
Unc | Uncirculated |