Victoria - One Florin 1898 - Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: Great Britain
Ruler: Queen Victoria (1837-1901) 
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1898 (1893-1901)
Value: 1 Florin = 2 shillings (0.1 LSD)
Mintage: 2,944,400
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 11 g
Diameter: 29.3 mm
Grade: VG10
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes (06-30-1993)
References: KM# 781, Sp# 3939

Obverse:
Older crowned and veiled bust of Queen Victoria left, legend around.

Lettering:
VICTORIA·DEI·GRA·BRITT·REGINA·FID·DEF·IND·IMP·
T.B.

Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith Empress of India

Engraver: Thomas Brock. 

Reverse:
Crown above shields of England, Scotland and Ireland with national flower emblems between, all within Garter with divided date below and legend around.

Lettering:
ONE·FLORIN+ TWO·SHILLINGS
· 18 98
·HONI · SO T · Q MAL Y · PENSE ·

Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it.

Engraver: Edward Poynter.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:

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

Referencia : KM# 781, Sp# 3939

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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