1888 Victoria Silver Double Florin Coin

What Are Double Florins?

The Double-Florin was a short-lived denomination, struck by the Royal Mint between 1887 and 1890. Worth four Shillings, these coins were introduced as part of the coinage redesign that coincided with Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee but were quickly discontinued.

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Jubilee Head Portrait By J E Boehm

Joseph Edgar Boehm's controversial Golden Jubilee portrait of Queen Victoria appears on the obverse of the 1888 Double Florin together with an inscription that reads 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA'. This effigy depicts Victoria wearing a long lace veil and the Small Diamond Crown

Cruciform Shield Of Royal Arms

The reverse of these silver coins features four crowned shields of royal arms, arranged in a 'cruciform' pattern with a Garter star in the centre and sceptres bearing tiny national symbols in the angles. This design is the work of engraver Leonard Charles Wyon and includes a divided legend that reads 'REG: 1888 FID: DEF: BRITT:'.

Double Florin Specifications

British Double Florins are made from .925 sterling silver and weigh approximately 22.6 grams. These coins have a milled edge and measure 36 millimetres in diameter.

How Many Double Florins Were Struck In 1888?

1888 was the lowest mintage year for the sought-after Double Florin. Just 243,340 Double-Florins were struck by the Royal Mint in this year, much fewer than other silver denominations issued concurrently.