1912 Florin George V Silver Coin

Historic King George V British silver Florin, struck in 1912, the year that saw the sinking of the RMS Titanic after hitting an iceberg.

Struck in an important year in world history, these Florins feature the first coinage head of George V, by Edgar Bertram Mackennal. This is paired with a historic reverse by Leonard Charles Wyon showing crowned shields of arms with sceptres in the angles and a garter star in the centre.

• 8,571,731 of these .925 silver Florins were struck for circulation in the 1912 calendar year
• 1912 Florins were produced at the Royal Mint, then located near the Tower of London

S 4012, Bull 3757, ESC 930