1888 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Double Florin Near Very Fine Toned

The 1888 Queen Victoria Jubilee Head Double Florin is a striking Victorian silver coin struck during the reign of Victoria. As one of Britain’s most unusual and short-lived denominations, the double florin remains highly sought after by collectors of historic British coinage.

The obverse features Queen Victoria’s distinctive Jubilee Head portrait designed by Joseph Edgar Boehm, while the reverse displays the ornate crowned cruciform shields design associated with Victorian silver currency.

Struck in silver, the double florin carried a face value of four shillings and was introduced as part of a move towards decimal-style coinage. Its close similarity in size to the crown caused confusion in circulation, leading to its relatively short lifespan and strong numismatic interest today. This example is graded Near Very Fine, retaining pleasing detail with moderate circulation wear, and features attractive natural toning that enhances its originality and eye appeal.

Highly sought after by Victorian coin collectors, double florin specialists and British numismatists, the 1888 Jubilee Head Double Florin is a historic and collectable addition to any advanced British coin collection.

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