GREAT BRITAIN UK 1889 2 FLORIN SILVER COIN
Features
Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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