The 1872 Florin (two shillings) obverse features the crowned head of young Victoria facing left, with hair in a plait around her ear. The legend reads: 'VICTORIA REGINA', and the 1872 date. The UK 1872 Florin reverse shows four crowned shields in cruciform, each with coats of arms representing UK union members: (England, Scotland, Ireland). Surrounding the design are the words 'ONE FLORIN' and 'ONE TENTH OF A POUND'.The British florin, or two-shilling coin, was issued from 1849 until 1967, with a final issue for collectors dated 1970. The 1872 two-shilling coin is a favourite with British coin collectors for its originality, and unique style. The 1872 florin (or two shilling) was worth one tenth of a pound or 24 pence.