GREAT BRITAIN UK 1887 2 FLORIN SILVER COIN
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GREAT BRITAIN UK 1887 2 FLORIN SILVER COIN
Features
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)  |
|---|---|
| Queen | Victoria (1837-1901) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1887-1890 |
| Value | 2 Florins = 4 Shillings (⅕) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 22.62 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 11098 |
| References | KM# 763, Sp# 3922/3 |
Obverse
Crowned and veiled bust ('Jubilee Head') of Queen Victoria left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA
Translation: Victoria by the Grace of God
Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, sceptres with national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BRITT: REG: 18 87 FID: DEF :
Translation: Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon
Edge
Reeded
