Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Florin
Royal Mint, London
King Edward VII (1901-1910)
This coin was current in Australia and this was the the model (in terms of size and alloy) for this denomination among those chosen for the coinage of the Commonwealth of Australia (beginning in 1910). A florin is a 2 shillings coin.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing right; below in small letters De S. (for G.W. De Saulles Mint Engraver); around, EDWARDVS VII D[EI] G[RA]: BRITT: OMN: REX F[ID]: D[EF]: IND: IMP:
Reverse Description
Britannia standing on the prow of an ancient ship wearing helmet, armour, dress and flowing cape; holding a trident and resting left hand on shield; around, ONE FLORIN TWO SHILLINGS; in prow, 1902
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1902 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 11.274 g (Weight)
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Exhibition Collection Management
28.5 mm (Width)
Diameter
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3981 Pages
