1888 British Coin Sets

Reverse of 1888 groat

Six Coins Issued
Not all values of coins are issued every year, it depends on demand, but in 1888, all six of the normal circulating denominations were issued, namely halfcrown, florin, shilling, groat, sixpence and silver threepence. The florin is a slightly scarce or "key" date, having the lowest mintage of any recent florin.

No Official Coin Sets
Way back in 1888, the Royal Mint were not in the habit of issuing proof or uncirculated coin sets every year. Proof or specimen coin sets were only issued on special occasions such as coronations and jubilees. It was not until 1970 that they started to issue coin sets every year for sale to collectors.

Six Coin Selected Set
We can offer sets of all Six coins in selected condition, packaged in an attractive blue card.

1888 Proof Sets Contain:
The Six pre-decimal coin types, halfcrown, florin, shilling, sixpence, threepence and groat only.
All attractively packaged in a specially designed plastic case.

Coins Issued

Denomination	Design	Circulation
Halfcrown	Crowned Shild in garter and collar	Yes
Florin	Crowned Cruciform Shields, Sceptres at angles	Yes
Shilling	Small jubilee head, Crowned Shield in garter	Yes
Sixpence	Jubilee bust, crowned	Yes
Threepence	Britannia	Yes
Groat	Britannia	Yes

Prices & Availability

Date	Description	Coins in Set	Availability	Price £	Price $
1988	Victoria - Selected	6	Ask	£ Ask	$ Ask

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

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