George V - One Florin 1917 - Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom. King George V (1910-1936)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1917 (1911-1919)
Value: 1 Florin = 2 Shillings (0.1)
Currency: Pound Sterling (1158-1970)
Mintage: 11,181,600
Composition: Silver (.925)
Weight: 11.2 g
Diameter: 28.3 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: FVF (Damage Reverse)
References: KM# 817, Sp# 4012

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

Lettering:
GEORGIVS.V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
B.M.

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India.

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal.

Reverse:
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, sceptres in angles, denomination above, divided date below.

Lettering:
ONE FLORIN
19 17

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Edge:
Reeded.

Comments:
The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains), unchanged from the earlier sterling silver issue.

Riferimento : KM# 817, Sp# 4012

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Collezione : George V - King Emperor (1910-1936) of United Kingdom & British India