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1849 Queen Victoria “Godless” Florin – Silver – One Florin One Tenth of a Pound A desirable 1849 “Godless” Florin featuring the young head portrait of Queen Victoria and the crowned cruciform shields reverse. This first-year florin issue is highly sought after by collectors due to the omission of “DEI GRATIA” (“By the Grace of God”) from the obverse legend, which led to the famous “Godless Florin” nickname. Date: 1849 Denomination: One Florin (Two Shillings) Metal: Silver (.925) Weight: 11.16g Obverse: Young Head Queen Victoria facing left Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields with rose at centre, legend “ONE FLORIN ONE TENTH OF A POUND” Condition: Circulated example with honest wear consistent with age. Portrait, legends and shield details remain clearly visible. W.W still intact and visible.Please examine photographs carefully to judge condition for yourself. A historic Victorian silver coin and an excellent addition to any British milled silver collection.