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Do not treat the inverted 1 variety as rare purely because isolated variety mintage is not cleanly recorded. CIS should value it through evidence-backed availability, asking price, grade, confidence and the live decision output.

The double florin was a short-lived Victorian sterling silver denomination issued from 1887 to 1890. Some 1888 coins are recognised for the inverted 1 in VICTORIA variety, which gives collectors a separate identity to review against the standard issue.

Description

The 1888 Double Florin Inverted 1 in VICTORIA is a recognised variety within the Victorian double florin series. CIS keeps it separate from the standard 1888 issue so the page can reflect its own identity, evidence and valuation context.

History

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Quick Facts

1888

Denomination

Year

Double Florin

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Monarch

Victoria

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Era

Victorian

No records available

Mintage

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BRITISH COINAGE

1888 Double Florin

Inverted 1 in VICTORIA
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Silver

0.925 Fineness

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22.62 g

Weight

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36.0 mm

Diameter

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Reeded

Edge

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does unknown variety mintage make this Double Florin rare?

No. Under CIS governance, unknown or unrecorded variety mintage does not automatically create rarity. The valuation must be supported by market evidence and source confidence.

Specifications

Metal

Fineness

Weight

Diameter

Edge

Type

Mintage

Period

Mint

Design

Silver

0.925

22.62 g

36.0 mm

Reeded

Milled

No records available

Modern Silver (1816-1919)

Royal Mint (London)

Jubilee Head Double Florin Type

1888 Double Florin Standard

1889 Double Florin Standard

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