The 1872 Gothic Florin mdccclxxii - VictoriaWith the date in Roman Numerals on the obverse, this series of coins (1852-1887) were known as Gothic Florins. At the time the coin was controversial for a number of reasons, but it is a truly beautiful coin.
Sterling silver, just over 11.3g. SCBC: 3893, Type B. Maybe one of the lowest priced Gothic Florins.
The Obverse, designed by Chief Engraver of the Royal Mint William Wyon, shows Queen Victoria wearing a crown, which is itself unusual on a coin.
The Reverse, by William Dyce, shows an ornately decorated crowned cross. Note the legend says 'one tenth of a pound' maybe indicating early thoughts of decimalisation.Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: 3,425,600 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1872. See Coins and Events of 1872
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Florins. See more Florins coins
and see which Florins coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1872 Queen Victoria Gothic Florin Silver Coin - Low Grade - British Florin £ 27.00 |
 | 1872 Gothic Florin (Die no. 44) - Victoria British Silver Coin £ 38.00 |
 | 1872 Victoria Gothic Florin Silver 0.925 Coin Brooch £ 59.00 |
 | Victoria, Gothic Florin, Two Shillings, 1872, 0.925 Silver £ 25.66 |
 | 1872 British Victoria Gothic Silver Florin WW High Grade Lustrous Choice Reverse £ 380.00 |
 | VICTORIA GOTHIC FLORIN CHOICE OF DATE / YEAR £ 39.99 |
 | 1872 Gothic Florin Great Britain England Coin Two Shillings GD Detail .925 RB157 £ 33.41 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Gothic Florin Sterling Silver Coin MDCCCLXXII £ 208.70 |
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