A British 1848 sterling silver (godless) Florin (Two Shillings)(Victoria)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £2,050 GBP.
These coins were never issued for general circulation, only as a Proof coin.
NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal.
The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
The first British Florin was introduced in 1849.
Such a coin does not exist. The British Florin (Two Shillings) was reintroduced into the currency in 1848 as a tentative step towards decimalisation, a Florin being one tenth of a Pound.
The first British Florins were minted in 1848 as a tentative step towards decimalisation.
Please check your coin. The word "spade" referring to British coins is a reference to the "spade" shaped shield on the reverse of gold Guinea and Half-Guinea coins minted between 1787 and 1800. The Florin coin was not (re)introduced into the British currency until 1848.
The only British 22 carat gold coins issued in 1899 were the Sovereign and the Half-Sovereign. The Florin was a silver coin from its introduction into the currency in 1848.
The first British Florin was introduced in 1849.
The last British Florin was minted in 1970.
There was no 1861 British Florin (Two Shillings) minted.
The last British general circulation Florin was minted in 1967.
Such a coin does not exist. The first British Florin was introduced into circulation in 1849.
The last British Florin minted for general circulation was minted in 1967.
The first British Florin was issued in 1849, so it is unlikely that there would be a Half Florin coin minted any earlier. There was never a British coin called a Half Florin. If one existed, a Half Florin would be One Shilling.
The Florin (Two Shillings) was not introduced into the British currency until 1848. A much earlier gold coin called the Florin and Double-Florin (or Double Leopard) was introduced around 1344 for trade with with Europe, but due to issues with the value of gold, the coin was withdrawn soon after its issue. France and Italy both had similarly named coins on which the English coin was based.