Victoria - One Florin 1891 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1891 (1887-1892)
Value: 1 Florin = 2 shillings (0.1 LSD)
Mintage: 836,400
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 10.9 g
Diameter: 29.3 mm
Grade: F12
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes (06-30-1993)
References: KM# 762, Sp# 3925

Obverse:
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God.

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm. 

Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, sceptres with national flower emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.

Lettering: BRITT: REG: 18 91 FID: DEF:

Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon. 

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:

The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).

Referenz : KM# 762, Sp# 3925

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Sammlung : Victoria - Queen Empress (1837-1901) of Great Britain & British India