Florin

1849 Godless Florin – Victoria - One of the most controversial coins to be made in Britain. The normal 'By the Grace of God' and 'Defender of the Faith' were omitted hence 'Godless' Florin.

Introduction to British Coins – Current and Pre-Decimal - British coinage has a long history. The article describes the current coinage and the coins of the century or so before that.

1880 Gothic Florin mdccclxxx – Victoria - Gothic type 'B8', Older portrait, SCBC 3900. Border has 34 arcs. A proof was also issued in 1880. Obverse by William Wyon.

1902 Florin – Edward VII - 1902 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. 0.925 sterling silver. A Matt Proof was also released in 1902.

1906 Florin – Edward VII - 1906 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. Obverse and Reverse by G W de Saulles.

1923 Florin – George V - The florin is a two-shilling coin. In 1923 the silver content was 50%. Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields separated by sceptres in the angles.

1945 Florin – George VI - The 1945 Florin (2 shillings) of King George VI. The Reverse, by George Kruger Gray (initials KG below leaves), shows a crowned Tudor rose with thistle and shamrock to sides. Date and denomination in legend. King's Initials, G R, below.

1927 Florin – George V (Proof) - 1927 Florin - George V (Proof)

1967 Florin - The Reverse, by Edgar Fuller and Cecil Thomas, shows a tudor rose surrounded by shamrock and thistles. The Obverse, by Mary Gillick, shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.