1849 Victoria 'Godless' Florin
This infamous coin caused controversy for omitting a reference to God ('Del Gratia') from Queen Victoria's titles
Price: £145.00
Product code: HISGLF
- Features the 'Gothic Portrait' of Queen Victoria
- This infamous coin caused controversy for omitting a reference to God ('Del Gratia') from Queen Victoria's titles
- Designed by The Royal Mint Chief Engraver William Wyon
- Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity by The Royal Mint
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Obverse
Crowned bust of Queen Victoria with braided hair, facing left. Here, Queen Victoria is wearing a dress embroidered with roses, shamrocks and thistles, representing the national emblems of England, Ireland and Scotland.
The obverse inscription reads: "VICTORIA REGINA 1849". This was deemed controversial at the time due to the omission of the words 'Del Gratia', which means 'By the Grace of God'.
Reverse
Four crowned cruciform shields bearing a harp represent Ireland; a lion rampant represents Scotland while three lions passant represent England. The centre of the coin shows a Tudor rose, and a legend around the edge of the coin reads "ONE FLORIN ONE TENTH OF A POUND".
Both reverse and obverse of the coin were designed by William Wyon.
Specification
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 11.31 g |
| Diameter | 28.00mm |
| Reverse Designer | William Wyon |
| Obverse Designer | William Wyon |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Quality | Circulating |
| Year | 1849 |
| Pure Metal Type | Silver |
