1849 Great Britain "Godless Florin" Silver Coin — PCGS AU53 ════════════════════════════════════════ OVERVIEW ════════════════════════════════════════ This is a rare and historically significant example of the famous "Godless Florin" — one of the most celebrated and sought-after coins in all of British numismatic history. Struck in 1849 during the reign of Queen Victoria, this coin was designed by the legendary Royal Mint engraver William Wyon, widely regarded as his finest masterpiece. The coin earned its iconic nickname because, unlike every previous British coin, it omitted the traditional Latin motto "DEI GRATIA" (By the Grace of God). This shocking omission caused a wave of public outrage across Victorian England. Parliament responded swiftly, and the controversial design was withdrawn after only two years of production (1848–1849), making surviving examples genuinely scarce and highly collectible today. This coin has been professionally graded and encapsulated by PCGS (Professional Coin Grading Service) — the world's most trusted numismatic grading authority — and awarded a grade of AU53 (About Uncirculated), reflecting excellent preservation with only the lightest traces of wear on the highest points. ════════════════════════════════════════ COIN DETAILS ════════════════════════════════════════ Country : Great Britain (United Kingdom) Year : 1849 Denomination : Florin (2 Shillings) Composition : Sterling Silver (.925) Diameter : 28 mm Weight : 11.28 g Grade : PCGS AU53 Designer : William Wyon Ruler : Queen Victoria ════════════════════════════════════════ WHY IS THE "GODLESS FLORIN" SO SPECIAL? ════════════════════════════════════════ ★ Issued for only 2 years (1848–1849) — extremely limited ★ Britain's first decimal coin experiment (1/10 of a pound) ★ Famous omission of "DEI GRATIA" caused national controversy ★ Designed by William Wyon, the greatest British engraver of the 19th century ★ A centrepiece of any serious Victorian coin collection ★ Consistently strong demand from collectors worldwide ════════════════════════════════════════ CONDITION ════════════════════════════════════════ Graded AU53 by PCGS. Sharp design details are present throughout, with only minor friction on the highest points consistent with its AU53 designation. The original PCGS holder (slab) seals and protects the coin, guaranteeing its authenticity and grade. ════════════════════════════════════════ SHIPPING ════════════════════════════════════════ Ships from : Japan (Hokkaido) Method : EMS (Japan Post Express Mail Service) — Fully tracked & insured Delivery : USA / Canada → approx. 5–10 business days Europe → approx. 5–10 business days Australia / NZ → approx. 5–10 business days Asia → approx. 3–7 business days The coin ships securely in its original PCGS slab, bubble-wrapped and boxed for maximum protection. A tracking number will be provided upon dispatch. Combined shipping available for multiple items. Please feel free to message us before purchasing. ════════════════════════════════════════ ABOUT US ════════════════════════════════════════ We are experienced Japanese coin specialists dealing in world antique coins and banknotes. Every item we sell is genuine and accurately described. Questions are always welcome — please ask before you buy. Thank you for looking, and good luck!