1947 florin value - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
florin
George VI
1947
What is a 1947 British florin coin worth?
Values, images, and specs for the 1947 florin (two shillings) from the UK.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £0.05 | £0.15 | £0.40 | £1 | £3 | £5+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
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The obverse features the bare head of
King George VI facing left, with the legend:
'GEORGIVS VI D : G : BR : OMN : REX'
images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Change of composition to cupro-nickel.
| Monarch | King George VI |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 11.3 grams |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Comp | cupro-nickel |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 22,910,085 |
| Scarcity | relatively common for period |
| Obverse | Thomas Humphrey Paget |
| Reverse | George Kruger Gray |
1947 United Kingdom
florin specifications
1947 United Kingdom
florin design
The 1947 United Kingdom florin reverse
shows a crowned rose in the center
representing England, a thistle bud to the
left representing Scotland, and a shamrock
leaf to the right representing Ireland.
The royal cypher, 'G' and 'R', is divided to
either side. The main design is encircled by a
legend reading ':FID:DEF::IND:IMP:' above,
with 'TWO SHILLINGS' and the date below.
The retail value of a 1947
British florin (two shillings)
can range from £0.05 to
over £5, depending on
grade, condition, desirability,
and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
links to our self-help pages on coin assessment
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |