The 1887 Double Florin - VictoriaQueen Victoria Silver Double Florin (four shillings piece).
The Reverse shows four cruciform crowned shields, two for England (3 Lions), Scotland (Single Lion) and Ireland (Harp). The reverse is in the style of Charles II gold coins designed by John Roettiers (1631–1703).
The edge is milled.
The Obverse of Queen Victoria's Jubilee Head by Joseph Boehm.Some coins had a Roman 'I' rather than an Arabic '1' and was only corrected when found part way through the production batch. The prices of the coins are about the same.
Proofs exist for this coin for both the Roman 'I' and the Arabic '1'.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins
Mintage: 483,347 (may include coins in sets)
SCBC: 3923
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1887. See Coins and Events of 1887
Monarch/Ruler: Victoria (1837-1901)
Category: Double Florins. See more Double Florin coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | Victoria Double Florin dated 1887. (re strike) £ 20.27 |
 | 1887 Double Florin Queen Victoria Jubilee Head - 0.925 Silver Coin - Excellent £ 68.30 |
 | 1887 Double Florin (Roman 1) - Victoria British Silver Coin - Very Nice £ 85.00 |
 | 1887 Double Florin (Roman 1) - Victoria British Silver Coin - Very Nice £ 90.00 |
 | 1887 Double Florin (Arabic 1) - Victoria British Silver Coin - Very Nice £ 75.00 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria Double Florin – High Grade – Beautiful Coin - 2 £ 89.10 |
 | 1887 Double Florin Silver UK Coin - Sterling Silver - Antique - Great Condition £ 79.95 |
 | 1887 Silver Double Florin - Victoria - Nice £ 57.90 |
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