Double Florin Values - United Kingdom

United Kingdom

double florin

1801 to 1967

Values, images, and specifications for British

double florin coins from 1801 to 1967.

The short-lived British double

florin was minted between

1887 and 1890, however was

discontinued due to confusion

with the similarly sized crown.

(thus the nickname "barmaid's

grief" or "barmaid's ruin")

The United Kingdom double florin obverse features the robed

jubilee bust of the mature Queen Victoria.

The reverse shows four crowned shields in cruciform with

coats of arms representing UK union members, and four

sceptres diagonally between.

Both obverse and reverse designs are

almost identical to those of the smaller florin.

48 pennies = 4 shillings = 2 florins

= double florin = 1/5 of a pound