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1888 double florin value - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

double florin

Victoria

1888

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What is a 1888 British double florin coin worth?


Values, images, and specifications for the 1888 double florin from the UK.

The retail value of a

1888 British double

florin can range from £15

to over £150, 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 £27 £55 £100 £125 £150+

Values are in UK Pounds

Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and

how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.

The 1888 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.


primary varieties: '1888', and 'broken I'

1888 UK double florin reverse

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1888 UK double florin obverse

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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 542

Monarch Queen Victoria
Edge reeded
Weight 22.62 grams
Diameter 36 mm
Comp 92.5% silver
Minted London, England
Mintage approx. 243,340 (inc varieties)
Scarcity less common for period

 

Obverse Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon


1888 United Kingdom

double florin specifications


1888 United Kingdom

double florin design

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Grading Terms

VG Very Good
F Fine
VF Very Fine
EF Extremely Fine
aUnc about Uncirculated
Unc Uncirculated