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Pattern Victoria Florin created for proposed decimal coinage which began in 1849 with the Gothic Florin design. The 1848 patterns are all rare and consist of three different obverse busts of Victoria and many different reverses, all designed and engraved by the famous William Wyon. The present coin is one of the most beautiful proofs you will ever see - flawless surfaces and coruscating iridescence.
The reverse denomination is "One Centum - One Tenth of a Pound." This was a trial denomination along with one "Decimal" and one "Florin." The Florin denomination stuck, and the next year, 1849, the Gothic Florin was born.
Now graded by NGC PF65 (why not at least 66?). None graded higher of this combination ESC-899.
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