Eddie Florin -or- The finest depiction of Britannia

Edward VII (1901-1910) Florin (2 Shillings) Mintage 2,770,000 NGC MS 61

My favourite depiction of Britannia, designed by George W De Saulles

ex Frank Robinson Collection ex Davissons

 

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Wow ! Very Nice Coin !

 

Thank you!

 

My favourite Britannia portrait

 

The BRM wasn't out of touch with what was going on with coinage, look at their contemporaries in France, Italy, Romania. Unfortunately it was a rather short-lived design though. And the British had the advantage of being able to punch their coins out on .925 fine silver instead of .835 like the rest of them.

 

That is also one of my favorite depictions of Britannia. I wish I had one as nice as yours.
I've got 2, but neither are in great shape. But even when worn down they still look cool I think.

1903



1907

 

I love Britannia's posture and strength. Small issue: please don't do a closeup of her face! Reminds me a bit of the regular proof Britannia of 2021!

 

Always been one of my favorites. I got a matte proof 1902 about 12 years ago and am very happy with the coin and the price. It grades PR63, which is about as high as they go since the 1902 sets were sand blasted then wiped.

If I had the means, I would go after a complete set in gem Unc. That would take some time, money and travel to accomplish.

 

Isn't there a similar image on Swiss coins minus the trident?

 

That reverse is a gorgeous design! I think I have to find a nice example of that one. Thank you for posting this!

 

The current (1874-date) Swiss 1/2, 1, and 2 francs have a similar, but less artistically interesting, design.

 

They absolutely look cool! They are perfectly fine and representative examples, which still show much detail.
TBH I couldn't afford the coin, it was a Christmas gift from my Dad. He knew I had always wanted an example, and he has been a longtime bidder with Davissons. He always liked Scotland, so I focused on English and Irish.

 

Definitely a great Christmas gift!
Frank Robinson always has some really great coins.

 

I agree that it is the best depiction of Britannia.
I think there was an article in Coin Monthly some years ago about how the mint master's daughter was the model? I don't remember exactly.

 

Gorgeous example !
I only have a a worn down 1906 myself, that I would love to upgrade someday




That said, even though she's seated, I quite lique that other Britannia too



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Those are both great! is that KG3 a 1p or 2p?
I have an incredibly worn 1p but would love to add a massive 2p at some point.

 

Thanks FF

A tip that I got from someone here : you can recgonize the penny from the two pence with the number of waves under Britannia on the reverse : 2 waves on the penny, three on the tupence



Q

 

Interesting Thanks for the tip.
I don't think you can even make out the waves on my penny haha.