UK florin
Victoria, veiled
1894
I to space
What is a 1894 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1894 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1894
'I to space' British florin
can range from £8 to over
£270, 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 |
£8 | £15 | £32 | £100 | £185 | £270+ |
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 1894 United Kingdom florin reverse
shows three shields representing union
members (England, Scotland, Ireland), and
a rose, thistle, and shamrock inside a garter.
A crown sits above, with sceptres diagonally
through the design.
The legend reads 'ONE FLORIN TWO
SHILLINGS', with the date below.
primary varieties: 'I to space', and 'I to bead'
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The obverse features the older veiled bust of
Queen Victoria facing left, adorned in jewellery.
The legend reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT
REGINA FID DEF IND IMP'
images courtesy of C. Farthing
Notes: Davies 833.
'I' of 'VICT' to space, (left leg of 'H' in 'SHIL' to space).
D832 (left leg of 'H' in 'SHIL' to bead) variant remains
unconfirmed.
Monarch | Queen Victoria |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.3 grams |
Diameter | 28.5 mm |
Comp | 92.5% silver |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 1,952,842 (inc varieties) |
Scarcity | less common variant |
Obverse | Thomas Brock |
Reverse | Edward John Poynter |
1894 United Kingdom
florin specifications
I to space
1894 United Kingdom
florin design
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 |