Description
1887 Victoria Jubilee Head Silver Double Florin
- Price: £120
- Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
- Historical Detail: Issued in 1887 to mark Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, this silver double florin represents one of the most distinctive and short-lived denominations in British coinage. Known colloquially as “The Barmaid’s Ruin” due to its similarity in size to the crown, it was minted for only four years.
- Metal Content: Composed of 92.5% sterling silver
- Design Detail:
- Obverse: Features the Jubilee Head portrait of Queen Victoria, crowned and veiled, designed by Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm.
- Reverse: Displays four crowned cruciform shields representing England, Scotland, and Ireland, arranged around the central Garter Star, with national emblems in the angles. Engraved by Leonard Charles Wyon.
- KM Catalogue Reference: KM# 763
- Coin Alignment: Medal alignment (↑↑)
- Mintage: Approximately 483,300 coins minted
Tags: 1887 Victoria Double Florin, Jubilee Head Coin, British Silver Coin, Queen Victoria Coin, BU Condition Coin, Sterling Silver Double Florin, Historical British Coin, Collectible Numismatic Coin, Medal Alignment Coin, KM763
This 1887 Victoria Jubilee Head silver double florin is a brilliant example of Victorian numismatic artistry. A rare and elegant piece for collectors seeking historical depth and pristine condition.
