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EM14551

Victoria 1849 Gothic Florin, WW almost obliterated, rare variety

Victoria (1837-1901), silver Florin, 1849, "Godless" type, crowned Gothic type bust left, WW in field nearly obliterated by linear circle, for engraver William Wyon, Latin legend with linear and beaded border surrounding both sides, date in legend, VICTORIA REGINA 1849, rev. crowned cruciform shields, emblems in alternate angles, rose at centre, denomination legend, +ONE FLORIN+ in upper half, ONE TENTH OF A POUND in lower half (Bull 2816; ESC 802A; S.3890). Attractively toned, with a few nicks and surface marks mainly on obverse, practically extremely fine and rare.

The Latin legend translates merely as "Victoria, Queen," and was seen as almost on the point of blasphemy to the Victorian mind as the traditional "Dei Gratia" for by the grace of God was not included. Public opinion won the day making this coin a one year only type with a new Gothic Florin issued from 1851 onwards. the grace of God was not included. Public opinion won the day making this coin a one year only type with a new Gothic Florin issued from 1851 onwards.

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