Citizen H Posted March 2 Posted March 2 a early Florin minted only for 1848-1849... unfortunately its not in the best of condition, rubbed with a gash 😟 I did read some of these have smaller numbers... I take it this is the large numbers ? 2 Quote
Martinminerva Posted March 2 Posted March 2 (edited) 3 hours ago, Citizen H said: I did read some of these have smaller numbers No. All have the same size font digits. What you might be getting confused about is that some 1849 specimens (not yours above) have the small WW initials next to the date obliterated by the linear circle. These ones are taken from an 184(8) pattern matrix which has had the linear circle re-engraved (and the 9 added), thus obscuring the original WW initials. Or possibly a confusion with 1849 halfcrowns, which are indeed known with both normal and smaller date digits (latter is rarer). Edited March 2 by Martinminerva Additions. 2 1 Quote
wlewisiii Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Mine is very similar to yours. Still very beautiful coins and I love how the Albert ruffled feathers with them Quote
Citizen H Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 4 hours ago, wlewisiii said: Mine is very similar to yours. Still very beautiful coins and I love how the Albert ruffled feathers with them I did note that its a degree smaller than the other florins that I have in the set... I did throw me for awhile but Diameter 28 mm is correct. unlike the others at Diameter 28.50 mm 👍 Quote
Paddy Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Here is my best example of the later Vic florins - 1852 - for comparison. Shame about the scratches due some previous owner's over zealous cleaning. As is so often the case, they are far less visible in hand - the camera seems to pick them up. 3 Quote
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