1909 Florin Edward VII Silver Coin

Collectable rare date 1909 UK silver Florin, struck late in the short reign of King Edward VII at the Royal Mint, then based in London.

These historic British coins feature a celebrated uncrowned portrait of Edward VII by George William de Saulles, paired with a reverse by the same artist, showing Britannia standing at the prow of a ship, her trident and shield in hand and her robes caught in a strong sea wind.

• Struck for general circulation, the reverse is inscribed with the value: 'ONE FLORIN TWO SHILLINGS'
• Part of a calendar year mintage of 3,482,829 Florins, made from .925 sterling silver in 1909

S 3981, Bull 3585, ESC 927