The 1953 UK florin obverse features the
laureate bust of Elizabeth II facing right, with
the legend: '+ ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA
BRITT:OMN:REGINA'
The reverse shows a Tudor rose representing
England, encircled by an ornate design
featuring thistle buds representing Scotland,
shamrock leaves representing Ireland, and
leeks representing Wales.
The surrounding legend reads 'FID:DEF:',
'TWO SHILLINGS', and the date.
Monarch | Elizabeth II (1953 - 1967) |
Edge | reeded |
Weight | 11.3 g |
Diameter | 28.5 mm |
Composition | cupro-nickel |
Minted | London, England |
Mintage | approx. 11.96m |
Scarcity | common for period |
Obverse | Mary Gillick |
Reverse | Cecil Thomas / Edgar Fuller |