Storbritannia. 1 Florin 1887 Victoria UNC (Ingen reservasjonspris)

1887 Great Britain Queen Victoria Jubilee Head 1 Florin 2 Shillings

Highlights:
1. Witnessed the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution and imperial expansion, making it crucial for understanding 19th-century British economy and culture.
2. Graded NGC UNC Condition, a masterpieces from remarkable year 1887.
3. Displays a wonderful patina over original luster, only slight traces of cleaning.

Coin Story:
The 1887 Florin silver coin is part of the Victoria Queen's Golden Jubilee commemorative series, marking the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne and symbolizing the peak of the British Empire. This coin features the famous "Jubilee Head" design, created by sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm, with the obverse showing the Queen's profile wearing a small crown, and the reverse depicting a crown and shield pattern, symbolizing Britain's rule and glory. The Florin itself was first issued in 1849 as a trial coin for Britain's decimalization of currency (valued at 1/10 of a pound), foreshadowing the later monetary reform in 1971. Under Victoria's reign, this coin witnessed the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution and imperial expansion, making it crucial for understanding 19th-century British economy and culture. It was not just a circulating currency but also reflected the artistic style and monarch worship of the time—although the head design was once unpopular because the Queen appeared "too small-crowned," it has now become a classic in the collecting world.

This coin is not only an iconic piece in British monetary history but also carries rich historical connotations, it's suitable for novice collectors, offering a good sense of history and potential appreciation.