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United Kingdom 2 Shillings Half Silver Florin - 1936
Discover the United Kingdom 2 Shillings half Silver Florin - 1936, a beautiful handcrafted coin ring by Hoard of the Rings. Steeped in history and stories from the many hands it has passed through over the last 90 years.
 Perfect as a meaningful gift to mark a specific date or as a timeless keepsake to cherish, it seamlessly blends heritage with craftsmanship. Add a unique and storied element to your jewelry collection with this remarkable creation from Hoard of the Rings.

United Kingdom 2 Shillings Half Silver Florin - 1936

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  • Here’s a richly detailed, collector‑ready summary of the UK 2 Shillings (Florin) – 1936, drawing on the most authoritative numismatic data available. This coin marks the final year of the George V florin series, making it historically and emotionally significant for collectors.

    🏛️ Historical Context

    • Monarch: King George V

    • Era: The last year of his reign; George V died in January 1936, making this the final circulating florin of his era.

    • Monetary Role: A pre‑decimal denomination worth 2 shillings (1/10 of a pound).

    • Significance: The 1936 florin closes the chapter on a long and beloved portrait series and precedes the short-lived coinage of Edward VIII.

    🪙 Specifications

    • Metal: 50% silver (0.500 fineness) 1

    • Weight: 11.3 g 1

    • Diameter: 28.5 mm 1

    • Edge: Reeded 1

    • Mint: Royal Mint, London

    • Mintage: ~9,897,000 coins — a relatively common issue for the period 2

    🎨 Design Details

    Obverse

    • Portrait: Bare head of King George V facing left

    • Designer: Sir Bertram Mackennal

    • Legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX (“George V, by the Grace of God, King of all the Britons”) 1

    Reverse

    • Designer: George Kruger Gray

    • Design:

      • A cross of four crowned sceptres, forming a cruciform pattern

      • In the angles:

        • Three lions for England

        • Single lion for Scotland

        • Harp for Ireland

      • Legend: FID DEF IND IMP (“Defender of the Faith, Emperor of India”)

      • Denomination & Date: ONE FLORIN 1936 1

    This reverse is one of the most admired of the George V series for its symmetry and heraldic clarity.

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