Description

Queen Victoria's Reign, 1837-1901.

Jubilee Coinage 1887-93.

1887 Florin, (Two shillings) 2nd portrait.

Obverse: Jubilee bust left, wearing a veil and small crown.

Engraver: Joseph Edgar Boehm.

Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA ( Victoria by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland and Ireland, sceptres at corners.

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon.

Legend: BRITT: REG: 1887 FID: DEF: (Queen of the Britains Defender of the Faith).

Catalogue: Spink: 3925, KM# 762.

Mintage: 1776900, including issue KM# 746.

Silver, 0.925, 0.3364 oz. ASW, 11.31g.

Diameter: 29mm, 2mm thick.

Grade: aEF, toned, lightly cleaned.