Lot 191: A Pair of UK George V Florins, 1932 and 1933
A pair of UK florins from the reign of King George V, struck in 1932 and 1933. The obverse of each coin features the left-facing uncrowned portrait of the monarch. The legends are struck in capital letters reading GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX. The reverse design for both years consists of a cruciform arrangement of four crowned shields representing the nations of the United Kingdom: England (three lions), Scotland (lion rampant), and Ireland (a harp). Interspersed between the shields are four scepters with a central rose motif. The reverse legends read FID DEF IND IMP with the denomination and date recorded as ONE FLORIN 1932 and ONE FLORIN 1933 respectively. Both coins feature reeded edges. No third-party grading labels or original packaging are present.
Condition report:
The coins show signs of significant environmental exposure and heavy circulation. On the obverse of both examples, there is substantial wear to the high points of the King\'s portrait, specifically the hair and beard details. The reverse surfaces exhibit flattened details on the crowns and shields. Both pieces display heavy grey toning, surface mottling, and numerous small contact marks and fine scratches across the fields and devices. The 1932 example shows slightly more pronounced wear to the reverse shield details than the 1933 example. Neither coin is supplied with a protective capsule or case.
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