Florin 1869 ESC 834, Bull 2867, Davies 749 dies 3A, Top Cross on reverse does not touch border beads. Die Number 5. EF/GEF and lustrous, the obverse with some contact marks, retaining plenty of mint lustre with golden toning in the legends and with considerable eye appeal. We note this piece considerably superior to the example in the Andrew Wayne and Roland Harris Collections
Florin 1887 Gothic M in date broken on second arch as ESC 866, Bull 2913 A/UNC, the reverse retaining some lustre, with a very small minting flaw in the form of light flattening to the top crown band, Very scarce in high grades
Florin 1860 ESC 819, Bull 2845 UNC or very near so, a small edge nick by D:G: and very minor contact marks only prevent this from being choice. The obverse attractively toned, the reverse lustrous with a hint of tone and with plenty of eye appeal, the fields with only a fraction of the contact marks normally encountered on the Gothic series. Comes with old sales ticket from 1972
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1871 ESC 837, Bull 2874, Davies 753, dies 3A, Top Cross does not overlap the border beads, Die Number 68, EF/GEF the obverse with some old scratches
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. A most attractive example of the 'Dull Finish' Half Silver type, displaying almost full original colour. Very few 1920-1922 Florins remain in this original condition, as many adjustments were made to the alloy with varying amounts of nickel, manganese and zinc used, and the 'Dull Finish' experiment was curtailed. Bright finish coins were again produced from late 1922 onwards.
Florin 1867 ESC 830, Bull 2860, Davies 745, dies 2A, Die Number 1, NVF/About VF and scarce. Our archive database shows that we have never offered a Die Number 1 example of this date in 17 years. 9 die numbers have been recorded, we have previously offered only die numbers 3,4,5,6,7 and 9
Florin 1858 close ccc in date ESC 816B, Bull 2839, Davies 731 UNC the obverse with olive and gold tone, the reverse with touched of blue and magenta tone. Ex-Cheshire Collection NGC MS64 (the NGC ticket no longer with the coin.) In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the only example of this date and type recorded by the LCGS Population Report. All Gothic Florins difficult to find in grades 80 and above, the LCGS Population statistics show only 22 currency coins of all Gothic dates have achieved grades above 80
Florin 1849 ESC 802, Bull 2815 UNC or very near so, with a minor contact mark behind the bust otherwise choice. A light subtle tone over original lustre adds to the superb eye appeal of this piece. Godless Florins now very difficult to find in the highest grades
Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 ProofESC 396, Bull 2698 EF with some contact marks, attractively toned, retaining some mint brilliance, the portrait frosted
Florin 1884 ESC 860, Bull 2907 UNC with original mint lustre and a hint of golden tone, an extremely attractive example with lots of eye appeal. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63, (this ticket no longer with the coin, the information recorded at the time of slabbing)
Florin 1886 ESC 863, Bull 2911 UNC with original mint lustre and with gold toning in the legends, a most attractive example with much eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78
Florin 1913 ESC 932, Bull 3758, Davies 1733 dies 2C Choice UNC with a superb blue, green and gold tone, one of the key dates of the early portrait type, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1881 xxri errorESC 858A, curiously omitted by Bull UNC lightly toned with underlying mint lustre, the obverse with a small spot on the bust, overall a very attractive piece, comes with old collector's ticket from 1972
Florin 1852 ESC 806, Bull 2820 UNC with a deep gold and blue tone, the obverse with a thin old light scratch on the Queen's neck, comes with old collector's ticket from 1974
Florin 1872 ESC 840, Bull 2878, Davies 756, dies 3B, Top Cross overlaps border beads, Die Number 47, EF/GEF with some contact marks, retaining much original lustre and blue/gold toning in the legends, displaying excellent eye appeal
Florin 1905 ESC 923, Bull 3581 GVF lightly brushed with some hairlines and small rim nicks, the reverse with a thin scratch, Rare, the key date in the series and extremely hard to find in all grades above Fine
Florin 1897 ESC 881, Bull 2967 Choice UNC and with attractive toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint finest known of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1873 ESC 841, Bull 2879, Davies 757, dies 3B, Top Cross overlaps border beads, Die Number 27 GVF/EF the obverse with some contact marks, the reverse with attractive blue/green and cinnamon toning
Double Florins (2) 1887 Roman 1 ESC 394, Bull 2695 GEF and lustrous with some contact marks, 1887 Arabic 1 ESC 395, Bull 2697 UNC or very near so with original mint lustre and an attractive gold tone, minor contact marks and small rim nicks barely detract
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 UNC with superb original lustre further enhanced by touches of golden toning in the legend. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80 a truly eye-catching example
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741, UNC with practically full mint lustre an extremely eye-catching example, the joint finest known of 20 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, very few George V Florins of this type attain grades of 80 or above, many suffer from poor strike and the wide fields are prone to bagmarks, this a superior piece
Florin 1887 Jubilee Head, Large Capital J in J.E.B. ESC 868, Bull 2953, Davies 810 dies 1A, A/UNC with light cabinet friction, retaining some original mint lustre
Double Florin 1887 Arabic 1 ProofESC 396, Bull 2698 UNC/AU with contact marks, hairlines and a small edge bruise, retaining some original brilliance, the portrait frosted
Double Florin 1888 Second I in VICTORIA an inverted 1 ESC 397A, Bull 2700 UNC with original lustre and scattered golden tone, the obverse with light contact marks, Rare in this high grade, Ex-Seaby 1981
Florin 1900 ESC 884, Bull 2971 a most attractive and original example with deep golden tone and outstanding eye appeal, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 23 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. This coin has a very low UIN number (177) and since this over 43,000 further coins have been graded and this has yet to be beaten, thus proving that grade 82 examples in the Veiled Head series are around the finest available
Florin 1920 ESC 939, Bull 3765, Davies 1744 dies 2E, The obverse with the early George V head in higher relief. A superb example of the first year of the Half silver type, displaying much original colour and underlying mint lustre, very different in appearance the preceding Bright Finish coins, as various experiments were made with the non-silver part of the alloy from 1920-1922. Few coins with true original colour survive, a choice piece, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 15 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report. See also the choice 1921 Florin offered in this sale
Florin 1926 ESC 945, Bull 3778 A lustrous example the obverse with an excellent strike. A most pleasing coin with considerable eye appeal, Very few of the Half Silver George V issues remain in choice grades. In an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 18 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Florin 1930 ESC 950, Bull 3785 Lustrous with subtle gold tone and traces of mint bloom, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, a very attractive example of the later George V type
Florin 1921 ESC 940, Bull 3768 in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80. A most attractive example of the 'Dull Finish' Half Silver type, displaying almost full original colour. Very few 1920-1922 Florins remain in this original condition, as many adjustments were made to the alloy with varying amounts of nickel, manganese and zinc used, and the 'Dull Finish' experiment was curtailed. Bright finish coins were again produced from late 1922 onwards.
Florin 1887 Jubilee Head ProofESC 869, Bull 2954, in an NGC holder and graded PF66+ CAMEO, a superb example with the classic blue/green toning associated with this issue
Florin 1854 No Stop after date, also with ONC TENTH legend (e with missing bar) as ESC 811A, Bull 2830 VG and bold, lightly cleaned in the past, now with a pleasing and colourful retone in places
Florin 1863 ESC 822, Bull 2850 VG with some long scratches in the obverse fields, all legend bold with some shield detail visible, a key date rarity of the Florin series
Florin 1849 ESC 802, Bull 2815 UNC and attractive, the obverse with golden tone in the legend, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS63, this data recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin, the second finest known of 46 examples thus far recorded by the Population report, as these figures show, a very hard coin to find in the highest grades
Florin 1903 ESC 921, Bull 3571 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 29 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A143 1/12/2013 Lot 1783 hammer price £300
Florin 1909 ESC 927, Bull 3585 A/UNC and lustrous with a hint of toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75, the joint finest of 11 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A141 2/6/2013 Lot 1553 hammer price £440
Florin 1875 ESC 844, Bull 2883, Die Number 65 UNC the obverse with a few very minor contact marks, a very pleasing old original subdued mint lustre is present, very few examples of the Gothic Florin series now survive with this pleasing eye appeal
Florin 1875 ESC 844, Bull 2883, Die Number 74 UNC with original lustre, the reverse with a slightly speckled, but original toning, Gothic Florins seldom seen now in original condition such as this
Florin 1909 ESC 927, Bull 3585 UNC or near so with some contact marks and rim nicks, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75 and the joint finest on the LCGS population report
Florin 1910 ESC 928, Bull 3586 Lustrous UNC in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the joint finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A143 1/12/2013 Lot 1793 hammer price £320
Florin 1902 ESC 919, Bull 3577 Choice UNC with blue/green and gold toning, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the second finest known of 33 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-London Coins Auction A144 1/3/2014 Lot 1520, hammer price £190
Double Florin 1887 Roman 1 ProofESC 394A, Bull 2696 UNC with attractive blue/grey toning over mint brilliance, the odd contact marks and hairline prevent an FDC grade
Florin 1918 ESC 937, Bull 3763, Davies 1741 dies 2E Lustrous UNC, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 80, a superb example, all dates seldom seen in grades above 75 normally the weak strike and the wide open field attract many abrasions, this lowering the overall grade, this however a superior example and seldom seen thus. The joint finest known of 19 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
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