Queen Victoria proof florin 1843 - 1853

This silver florin, a type of coin, was designed by William Wyon as a proof coin in the 1840s. The coin features a profile portrait of Queen Victoria, facing left, with a wreath in her hair, a stylized ribbon, and the date "1846" inscribed below. This proof coin was minted for collectors and is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The proof coin was a high-quality piece intended for collectors and is often a highly valued collector's item.