1 Florin - George V 1st issue

1 Florin - George V (1st issue) - obverse1 Florin - George V (1st issue) - reverse

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Features

Issuer United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King George V (1910-1936)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1911-1919
Value 1 Florin (0.1)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 11.31 g
Diameter 28.50 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized 30 June 1993
Number
N#
4240
References KM# 817,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Sp# 4012
Emma Howard (editor); 2021. Standard Catalogue of British Coins : Coins of England & the United Kingdom Pre-Decimal Issues (56th edition). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King George V left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS.V D.G.BRITT:OMN:REX F.D.IND:IMP:
B.M.

Unabridged legend: Georgius V Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: George the Fifth by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, sceptres with national emblems in angles, denomination above, divided date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE FLORIN
19 11

Engraver: Leonard Charles Wyon

Edge

Milled

Mint

Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)

Comments

The standard weight of these coins was 4/11 troy ounce (174.5 grains).

1914 reverse die varieties:
Rev C Thin rim; small, half beads;
Rev D Medium rim; round, small beads;
Rev E Wide rim; round, large beads;

1918 reverse die varieties:
Rev C Thin rim; small, half beads;
Rev E Wide rim; round, large beads;

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Numista member Sjoelund and Declan Magee Coins

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1911  Photo 5 951 200 $ 12 $ 16 11%
1911  Photo 6 000 $ 320 1.1% Proof
1912  Photo 8 571 700 $ 8.60 $ 15 $ 91 16%
1913  4 545 200 $ 15 $ 17 11%
1914  21 252 700 $ 8.60 $ 8.60 $ 11 $ 21 30%
1915  Photo 12 367 900 $ 12 $ 15 $ 18 20%
1916  21 064 300 $ 11 $ 13 $ 22 $ 22 30%
1917  11 181 600 $ 11 $ 11 $ 15 $ 19 16%
1918  Photo 29 211 700 $ 8.40 $ 8.40 $ 13 $ 19 $ 23 32%
1919  Photo 9 469 200 $ 6.90 $ 6.90 $ 13 $ 27 14%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232139
Lot 65517
Internet Archive
29 Sep 2021 1911 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231909
Lot 64251
Internet Archive
28 Feb 2019 1911 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
2023 October 22 - 23 Spotlight: Great Britain World Coins Showcase Auction 61344
Lot 25612
Internet Archive
22 Oct 2023 1911 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR66+)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232242
Lot 63454
Internet Archive
13 Oct 2022 1911 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR67)
USD 564.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232140
Lot 61508
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2021 1911 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 132.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232004
Lot 64317
Internet Archive
23 Jan 2020 1911 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR67)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231918
Lot 61258
Internet Archive
2 May 2019 1911 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232336
Lot 61308
Internet Archive
31 Aug 2023 1912 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 91.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)Picture 1 of a sold 1 Florin - George V (1st issue)
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231908
Lot 63228
Internet Archive
21 Feb 2019 1912 UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 2 Spotlight: Coins of the British Empire Showcase Auction 61321
Lot 21071
Internet Archive
2 Jul 2023 1913 AU
(NGC AU50)
USD 83.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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