Victoria - 1873 Gothic Head Florin (VF/EF)
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Victorian Gothic Head Silver Florin dated 1873 (MDCCCLXXIII).
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:11.25g
(ref:AHC158)