It's a scrubber but it is a gothic florin

[user 794]

Found this today. Less than 1/2 inch below the surface which probably explains its well worn appearance.

But it is a gothic florin.

 

[Ben78]

Awesome

 

[Paulmarr]

nice find! What date range is it from?

 

[headbut]

From 1851 to 1863 is Gothic type b

 

[headbut]

1851 is Extremely rare,BUT date format is in Roman numerals , mdcccli = 1851 etc

 

[headbut]

They actually were minted up to 1887 , but as is worn , you cant read the details needed to identify its type

 

[user 794]

Thanks guys
Headbut - Yeah, I haven't been able to identify its type either. The silhouette of the head is hard to place against the images I've seen of Queen Vicki.

 

[headbut]

The date is upside down on right hand side of Queen - so you can see iii

 

[user 794]

Thanks Headbut - yep all I can see is the iii too.

From comments on another forum - the wear is more likely from use as a coin rather than passage of time and water while in the ground or its closeness to the surface.

 

[headbut]

Most certainly , pure silver wears away by human hands