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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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!
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:
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".
Metal | Silver |
Diameter | 28.5mm |
Weight / Size | 11.3 grams |
Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 0.336 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.925 Sterling |
Mintage Figure | 8,571,731 |
Date | 1912 |
Spink Reference | 4,012 |
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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