Victoria  - 1864 Gothic Head Florin (VF)

Victorian Gothic Head Silver Florin dated 1864 (MDCCCLXIV).

The Gothic portrait of Queen Victoria was created by William Wyon, former Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint.  She was portrayed in a medieval style, representing the  splendour of the era.  The inscription, is in a medieval gothic style font in upper and lower case.

Queen Victoria wears a dress embroidered with roses representing England, thistles representing Scotland and Shamrocks which represent Ireland.

Weight:10.62g

(ref:AHC015)