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.
1914 Florin Reverse 1914 Florin – George V - The 1914 George V Florin Reverse shows crowned cruciform shields separated by sceptres in the angles. Edge is reeded.
1927 Wreath Crown Reverse MV 1927 Wreath Crown – George V Proof - Silver Proof 1927 Wreath Crown of George V. Only Proofs were minted in 1927, and there was a very rare 1927 Wreath Crown matt proof.
1967 Florin Reverse 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.
1927 Florin George V Reverse 1927 Florin – George V (Proof) - 1927 Florin - George V (Proof)
1945 Florin Reverse 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.
1923 Florin Reverse 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.
1906 Florin Reverse 1906 Florin – Edward VII - 1906 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. Obverse and Reverse by G W de Saulles.
1902 Florin 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.
1880 Gothic Florin mdccclxxx Victoria Obverse 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.