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UK 1936 Florin
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UK 1936 Florin

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Material: .500 Silver
Diameter: 28.5 mm
Weight: 11.31 g
Mint / Mintmark: London (no mintmark)
Obverse: This vintage coin is an official British two-shilling piece, commonly known as a florin, struck by the Royal Mint in London. The obverse face displays the left-facing bare head portrait of King George V, designed by renowned Australian sculptor Bertram Mackennal. Encircling the royal likeness is the formal Latin inscription "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX," which translates to "George V by the Grace of God, King of all the Britains." The piece features a finely reeded or milled edge along its perimeter and is minted from a standard 50% silver alloy composition, measuring 28.5mm in diameter with a weight of 11.31 grams.
Reverse: Four crowned shields arranged in cruciform with sceptres in angles, legend FID: DEF: IND: IMP: ONE FLORIN 1936
Circa: 1936
Condition: Very Fine
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