Guide to Collecting Florins
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The Florin is a 2 shillings coin, generally known as "Two Bob". The British florin was issued from 1849 until 1967, with a final collectors coin dated 1970.
Florin
Guide to Collecting Florins
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The Florin is a 2 shillings coin, generally known as "Two Bob". The British florin was issued from 1849 until 1967, with a final collectors coin dated 1970.
1893 Florin – Victoria
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The Reverse shows three shields within a garter. The shields represent England, Scotland and Ireland.
1967 Florin
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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.
1945 Florin – George VI
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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 – George V
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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 – Edward VII
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1906 Standing Britannia Florin (2 shillings) coin of King Edward VII. Obverse and Reverse by G W de Saulles.
1902 Florin – Edward VII
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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
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Gothic type 'B8', Older portrait, SCBC 3900. Border has 34 arcs. A proof was also issued in 1880. Obverse by William Wyon.
1849 Godless Florin – Victoria
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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.