These 1912 George V Silver Florin Coins were issued by the Royal Mint. These coins have been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as MS-64.

Struck from 0.925 sterling silver, the coins have a denomination of 1 florin / two shillings.

The reverse of the coins show four crowned shields, with four sceptres diagonally between. The top and bottom shields feature three lions representing England, the left shield includes a harp for Ireland, and the right shield has one lion for Scotland.

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History of the Florin

The silver florin was Britain's first decimal coin. A gold florin was first issued during the reign of Edward III in 1344 at a value of six shillings. The name derives from Italian, either fiorino (little flower) or Firenze (Florence) and was inspired by a similar continental coin.

The florin itself continued until 1967, after which a "10 new pence" coin was issued, identical in size and weight to the old florin or two-shilling piece. In this way, the florin did indeed help to pave the way for Britain's decimalisation, although it did take 122 years!

Obverse

The obverse of the coin shows the bare head portrait of George V facing left, with the legend that reads as:

GEORGIVS V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:

Reverse

The reverse of the coin shows the top and bottom shields that feature three lions representing England, the left shield includes a harp for Ireland, and the right shield has one lion for Scotland. An inscription around the design reads as:

ONE FLORIN

At the bottom of the coin design includes the issue date of the coin, "1912".

Key Information

Product ID	15893
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Diameter	28.5mm
Weight/Size	11.3 grams
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	0.3364
Fineness/Carat	0.925 Sterling
Date	1912
Spink Reference	4012
Obverse Designer	Edgar Bertram MacKennal
Reverse Designer	Leonard Charles Wyon
Issuing Monarch	George V (1910-1936)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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1912 George V Silver Florin Coin NGC MS-64