Phillip1953 collection
Not so New!
The double florin was first issued in1887 under Queen Victoria, but it was not a completely new idea as a four shilling coin had been issued as early as 1604 under James I.

James I Thistle Crown
Under James I, there were a number of changes made to the coinage, particularly to the gold coin denominations.
James I of England was also James VI of Scotland. He had been James VI of Scotland since 1567, and acceded to the British Throne in 1603.
Not so New! The double florin was first issued in1887 under Queen Victoria, but it was not a completely new idea as a four shilling coin had been issued as early as 1604 under James I. James I Thistle Crown Under James I, there were a number of changes made to the coinage, particularly to the gold coin denominations. James I of England was also James VI of Scotland. He had been James VI of Scotland since 1567, and acceded to the British Throne in 1603.
Europe
United Kingdom
1887