United Kingdom 1 florin 1848 (PROOF - plain edge) 

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United Kingdom 1 florin 1848 (PROOF - plain edge)
United Kingdom 1 florin 1848 (PROOF - plain edge)
United Kingdom 1 florin 1848 (PROOF - plain edge)
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Catalogue information

LastDodo number
7073869
Area
Coins
Title
United Kingdom 1 florin 1848 (PROOF - plain edge)
Country
United Kingdom (Great Britain)
Face value
2 shillings (1 florin)
Year
1848
Variety / overstrike
PROOF / PROOF / BE / PP - plain edge
Era
United Kingdom - Kingdom (1707-present)
Head of State
Victoria of the United Kingdom (1837-1901)
Type
Coin
Designer
Dyce, William, Wyon, William
Series
Theme
Coat of Arms (heraldic), Crowned coat of arms, Crowns, Harps, Lions, Roses
Material
Silver (Ag)
Gold- or silver content
925
Weight
11.31
Diameter
28
Thickness
Punch
Coin alignment
Shape
Round
Obverse
VICTORIA REGINA 1849 WW
Reverse
ONE FLORIN ONE TENTH OF A POUND
Edge
Plain
Privy mark
None
Mint mark
None
Number produced
Krause and Mishler number
KM# 745
Catalogue number
Details
Florin's didn't officially enter circulation in the UK until 1849. This coin is the accepted pattern for the florin prepared in 1848. Two types were produced in in limited numbers. One had a smooth edge, the other a reeded edge.