1899 Victoria Florin Two Shilling

• Denomination: 2 Shillings (Florin)

• Monarch: Queen Victoria

• Obverse: “Old Head” (or Veiled Head) portrait of Victoria facing left, designed by Sir Thomas Brock. Legend: VICTORIA DEI GRA BRITT REGINA FID DEF IND IMP.

• Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland, and Ireland with sceptres in the angles; Garter star at centre; date (1899) below.

• Metal: .925 sterling silver

• Weight: 11.31g

• Diameter: 28.5mm

• Edge: Milled

1899 is a common date in the late Veiled Head series, but attractive high-grade examples with original tone are always in demand.

🏷 Grade

• Certified: NGC AU 58 (About Uncirculated)

• This is a high-end AU, just a whisper below Mint State.

• Expect:

  • Light friction on the highest points (cheek, veil folds, shield crowns).

  • Strong underlying lustre.

  • Good eye appeal if original toning is present.

AU58 coins are often visually close to MS60–62, especially in this series.