1898 florin value - United Kingdom
UK florin
Victoria
veiled head
1898
What is a 1898 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1898 florin from the UK.
The retail value of a 1898
British florin can range
from £8 to over £125,
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 |
| £8 | £8 | £20 | £55 | £90 | £125+ |
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 1898 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.
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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 AJW Coins
Notes: Davies 845.
| Monarch | Queen Victoria |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 11.3 grams |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 3,061,343 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas Brock |
| Reverse | Edward John Poynter |
1898 United Kingdom
florin specifications
1898 United Kingdom
florin design
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |