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1849 Queen Victoria Godless Florin - EF - S.3890
1849 Queen Victoria Godless Florin - EF - S.3890
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C0289 1849 Queen Victoria Silver Godless Florin Coin - Extremely Fine - SPINK 3890
The 1849 United Kingdom florin reverse shows four crowned shields in cruciform, with a rose in the center, and floral emblems in diagonals. Three lions and the roses represent England, a single lion and the thistle represent Scotland, and the harp and shamrock represent Ireland. The surrounding legend reads: 'ONE FLORIN' above, and 'ONE TENTH OF A POUND' below.
The 1849 United Kingdom florin reverse shows four crowned shields in cruciform, with a rose in the center, and floral emblems in diagonals. Three lions and the roses represent England, a single lion and the thistle represent Scotland, and the harp and shamrock represent Ireland. The surrounding legend reads: 'ONE FLORIN' above, and 'ONE TENTH OF A POUND' below.
The obverse features the crowned head of young Victoria facing left, with hair in a plait around her ear. The legend reads: 'VICTORIA REGINA', and the date.
This coin is graded: Extremely Fine. Please see images for detail. The coin you are purchasing will be the one displayed in the images above.
Fun Fact: The 'Godless' type florin, lacking any religious iconography, faced unpopularity within the deeply devout society of its era, leading to its withdrawal from circulation after 1849.
This coin is graded: Extremely Fine. Please see images for detail. The coin you are purchasing will be the one displayed in the images above.
Fun Fact: The 'Godless' type florin, lacking any religious iconography, faced unpopularity within the deeply devout society of its era, leading to its withdrawal from circulation after 1849.
Additional Information:
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Monarch
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Victoria I |
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Edge
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Milled |
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Diameter
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28mm
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Composition
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Silver |
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Fineness
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.925 |
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Mintage
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413,830 |
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Reference
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S.3890
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Obverse Engraver
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William Wyon |
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Reverse Engraver
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William Dyce |
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