Victoria 1888 Silver Double Florin
Offered is a lovely Double Florin, or 4/- coin, also known as the ‘Barmaid’s Misery,’ owing to its similar size to the Crown (5/-) but lower value, KM#763. This 1888-dated coin comes from the key date in the series, with a mintage of only 243 000 pieces.
This example bears stunning detail, displaying only the slightest hints of cabinet friction on the high points. What is more is that (unusually), this piece bears a pleasing, original patina, with russet and cobalt hues particularly apparent on the reverse, but present throughout. All in all, a piece for the discerning collector.
Offered is a lovely Double Florin, or 4/- coin, also known as the ‘Barmaid’s Misery,’ owing to its similar size to the Crown (5/-) but lower value, KM#763. This 1888-dated coin comes from the key date in the series, with a mintage of only 243 000 pieces.
This example bears stunning detail, displaying only the slightest hints of cabinet friction on the high points. What is more is that (unusually), this piece bears a pleasing, original patina, with russet and cobalt hues particularly apparent on the reverse, but present throughout. All in all, a piece for the discerning collector.
Offered is a lovely Double Florin, or 4/- coin, also known as the ‘Barmaid’s Misery,’ owing to its similar size to the Crown (5/-) but lower value, KM#763. This 1888-dated coin comes from the key date in the series, with a mintage of only 243 000 pieces.
This example bears stunning detail, displaying only the slightest hints of cabinet friction on the high points. What is more is that (unusually), this piece bears a pleasing, original patina, with russet and cobalt hues particularly apparent on the reverse, but present throughout. All in all, a piece for the discerning collector.