Godless Florins

Cladiator

Hey all,

What dates were the Godless (not gothic) florins made? I did a quick search on the boards and came up with only 1849's, was it a one year type? Also, if it was made for multiple years, was the portrait of Vicky the same each year? The portrait on the Godless florin's looks different than the portrait on the Gothic florins, it is right?

Edited to add: Oh yeah, was the portrait used on the Godless florin used on any other coin?

ajaan

I believe only in 1849. Let me check . . .

oops! also a proof only version in 1848.

theboz11

There are also varieties, with and without initials.

ajaan

<< <i>Edited to add: Oh yeah, was the portrait used on the Godless florin used on any other coin? >>


British India coins.

Cladiator

Bummer, only one year huh. Other coins with the same protrait design? I seem to remember hearing of a copper coin with the same portrait but I'm not sure.

British Indian you say. So the '49 florin is the only coin English mainlander coin using that bust. Bummer again.

ajaan

<< <i>I seem to remember hearing of a copper coin with the same portrait but I'm not sure. >>


British India copper and silver coins.

theboz11

Godless Florin with initials And 1860's Hong Kong pennies I believe have this bust.

Cladiator

Where are these initials and whose are they?

theboz11

behind the shoulder by the third denticle. WW for William Wyon I believe;

Here is the Hong Kong Piece

theboz11

And here is the India rupee

MacCrimmon

1874 1/4 Anna....same? similar?

Cladiator

I'm not a big fan of the portraits with the high neck line Indian-esque robe. I much prefer the more traditional square neck, low cut English royal garb.


on another note: You guys are making me dizzy with all this icon swapping!