1896 Florin Victoria Silver Coin

Collectable 1896 UK silver Florin featuring the popular Old Head portrait of Queen Victoria, engraved by Sir Thomas Brock.

This classic obverse is paired with a short-lived reverse, designed by Edward John Poynter, featuring three shields over crossed sceptres and a garter, all surmounted by a crown. The inscription reads 'ONE · FLORIN · TWO · SHILLINGS' with the date (1896) below.

• 2,944,416 of these sterling silver coins were struck at London's Royal Mint in 1896
• These are historic British currency coins and will show normal signs of wear and toning

S 3939, Bull 2966, ESC 880