Florin date

[craigy]

hiall, am stumped with the date of this florin, looks a b at the end, thansk in advance 

 

 

[Rob]

1855

[craigy]

5 minutes ago, Rob said:

1855

what do the roman numerals read, mdcc?lb?

[Paulus]

I think it's a v at the end so 1855 as Rob says

[Unwilling Numismatist]

51 minutes ago, craigy said:

what do the roman numerals read, mdcc?lb? 

 

M - 1000

d = 500

c = 100

c = 100

c = 100 (looks a bit iffy though due to wear)

l = 50

v = 5

 

[Peckris 2]

Yes, the Gothic v looks rather like a b when worn sufficiently.