🇬🇧 1919 Great Britain Florin (2 Shillings)
NGC AU55 – Sterling Silver – Last Year of .925 Silver
A beautifully preserved 1919 Florin of King George V, graded AU55 by NGC, offering strong eye appeal and excellent detail.
🪙 Coin Details
Country: Great Britain
Monarch: George V
Year: 1919
Denomination: 2 Shillings (Florin)
Grade: AU55
Grading Service: Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)
Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
Weight: 11.31g
Pure Silver Content: 10.46g
Diameter: 28.5mm
Edge: Reeded
📖 Description
The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George V with the Latin legend:
GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: REX F.D. IND: IMP.
The reverse displays crowned cruciform shields with sceptres in the angles and a central garter star — the classic florin design of the early 20th century.
This coin shows light circulation wear consistent with its About Uncirculated (AU55) grade. High points display minor friction, while much of the original detail remains sharp. The surfaces exhibit natural grey toning with pleasing overall eye appeal.
✔ Last year of sterling (.925) silver before debasement in 1920
✔ Strong bullion floor (10.46g pure silver)
✔ Certified and authenticated by NGC
✔ Attractive mid-grade example for collectors
✔ Historic post-WWI British issue
1919 marks the final year Britain struck circulating silver coins in traditional sterling purity before reducing to .500 fineness in 1920, making this a desirable transitional year for collectors.
