The 1893 Florin - VictoriaThe Reverse shows three shields within a garter. The shields represent England (three lions passant guardant), Scotland (a lion rampant) and Ireland (a harp). In between are the corresponding emblems: Rose (England), Thistle (Scotland) and Shamrock (Ireland).
To complate the symbolism, a crown sits a the top signifying that countries have a British Monarch. The motto of the Order of the Garter "Honi soit qui mal y pense" meaning "Shame on him who thinks evil of it" sits underneath in an inner circle.
There was a milled edge proof issued in 1893, mintage 1,312.
1893 was the first year of the 'Old Head' portrait of Queen Victoria by Thomas Brock RA. This portrait was used until Victoria's death in 1901.Images used by permission of M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 1,666,103 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1893. See Coins and Events of 1893
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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 | 1893 Florin, Victoria veiled head £ 125.00 |
 | 1893 Queen Victoria Florin Two Shillings Sterling Silver Coin Fine £ 18.82 |
 | 1893 Florin - Victoria British Silver Coin - Superb £ 120.00 |
 | 1893 Florin - Victoria British Silver Coin - Very Nice £ 70.00 |
 | 1821 & 1893 Silver Crowns, 1882 Half Crown, 1887 Florin & 14 Silver Threepences £ 150.00 |
 | Victoria 1849 Godless Silver Florin – 11.23g (A26) £ 74.99 |
 | 1849 Victoria Godless Florin 2/- .925 Sterling Silver S.3890 Better Grade VF 02 £ 124.95 |
 | Victoria Florin Coin Sterling Silver Choose Your 1837-1901 Gothic Godless Veiled £ 143.99 |
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