Victoria 1888 Double Florin, upside down 1 for second I in VICTORIA, a rarity
Victoria (1837-1901), silver Double-Florin of Four Shillings, 1888, variety with inverted figure 1 for letter I in Queen's name, crowned and veiled Jubilee type bust left, J.E.B. on truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, inverted 1 for second I, rev. crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITT: REG: FID: DEF: weight 22.46g (Bull 2700 R2; Davies 543; ESC 397A R2; S.3923). Some nicks and a short scratch on neck, wear from circulation and possibly once cleaned, a bold fine and rare.
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Victoria (1837-1901), silver Double-Florin of Four Shillings, 1888, variety with inverted figure 1 for letter I in Queen's name, crowned and veiled Jubilee type bust left, J.E.B. on truncation for engraver Joseph Edgar Boehm, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA, inverted 1 for second I, rev. crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, BRITT: REG: FID: DEF: weight 22.46g (Bull 2700 R2; Davies 543; ESC 397A R2; S.3923). Some nicks and a short scratch on neck, wear from circulation and possibly once cleaned, a bold fine and rare.
