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Edward VII Florin

The Edward VII florin (two shillings) was issued from 1902 to 1910 and continues the long-standing Gothic-inspired reverse style seen in earlier coinage. Struck in sterling silver, the series is widely collected and includes several dates of interest in higher grades. This page provides a complete reference to Edward VII florins, including specifications, design details and collector insights.

Introduction

The Edward VII Florin was struck from 1902 to 1910 in sterling silver (.925), representing two shillings or one tenth of a pound. It is one of the most elegant denominations of the reign, featuring the portrait of the King by George William de Saulles on the obverse and a sceptred and crowned reverse also by de Saulles. This page provides an overview of the Edward VII Florin series, including design details, varieties, and year-by-year reference images.


The florin was struck annually throughout the reign and, like the halfcrown, runs without major design modification from 1902 to 1910. The series rewards the attentive collector, with subtle obverse and reverse varieties recorded across multiple dates that are identifiable by bead alignment and letter positioning. High-grade examples are particularly well-struck and display de Saulles's portrait to its best advantage.

Coinage Details

1902–1910 — Annual issues throughout the reign in sterling silver. The 1902 florin was also produced in matt proof format as part of the Coronation proof set. The 1905 is the key date of the series, as with the halfcrown and sixpence of the same year, and is noticeably scarcer than surrounding dates. Varieties are recorded for several years and are principally identified through the position of specific letters relative to the border beads — close examination of high-grade examples is recommended for full variety attribution.

Edward VII Florin

1902 Florin 1902
1903 Florin 1903
1904 Florin 1904
1905 Florin 1905
1906 Florin 1906
1907 Florin 1907
1908 Florin 1908
1909 Florin 1909
1910 Florin 1910

Specifications

Years Issued 1902–1910
Diameter 28.5 mm
Weight 11.31 g
Edge Reeded
Alloy Silver (.925)
Obverse Designer George William de Saulles
Reverse Designer George William de Saulles

Year-by-Year Reference

1902

1902 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1902 Florin Obverse 1902 Florin Reverse

1903

1903 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1903 Florin Obverse 1903 Florin Reverse
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1904

1904 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1904 Florin Obverse 1904 Florin Reverse

1905

1905 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1905 Florin Obverse 1905 Florin Reverse

1906

1906 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1906 Florin Obverse 1906 Florin Reverse

1907

1907 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1907 Florin Obverse 1907 Florin Reverse

1908

1908 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1908 Florin Obverse 1908 Florin Reverse

1909

1909 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1909 Florin Obverse 1909 Florin Reverse

1910

1910 Florin
Obverse Reverse
1910 Florin Obverse 1910 Florin Reverse

References

Attributions and variety identifications for the Edward VII Florin series are based principally on the standard published references listed below. These works form the core framework for catalogue numbering, die classification, and comparative study.

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