1896 florin value - UK - I to space, H to bead
UK florin
Victoria, veiled
1896 I to space
H to bead
What is a 1896 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1896 florin from the UK.
With only two known
examples of the 1896
'I to space, H to bead'
variety United Kingdom
florin, valuation data is
not available for this coin.
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1896 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.
varieties: 'I to space, H to bead', 'I to space, H to space',
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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 840.
'I' of 'VICT' to space.
Left leg of 'H' in 'SHIL' to bead.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 11.3 grams |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 2,994,416 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | almost unique |
| Obverse | Thomas Brock |
| Reverse | Edward John Poynter |
1896 United Kingdom
florin specifications
I to space, H to bead
1896 United Kingdom
florin design
I to space, H to bead
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |