1913 Florin PCGS MS64
Of the many characteristics that catch my eye when I view coins, originality is the most catching of them all. Wether it’s deep, cartwheeling lustre on gold, textured sandstone on copper, or opalescence on silver, originality rates highly in my book. With that perspective in mind, how could I refuse the 1913 florin photographed above when it was offered to me over coffee one afternoon in Sydney? A rare date in its own right, the coin simply glows with character. Clearly in mint state, it would have been a temping target for those nefarious coin dippers amongst us, but, fortunately, it survived the decades untouched and in original condition. A truly exceptional coin, and one of the finest examples of this tough date. Equal-second finest graded by PCGS (6/16). Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale). Of the many characteristics that catch my eye when I view coins, originality is the most catching of them all. Wether it’s deep, cartwheeling lustre on gold, textured sandstone on copper, or opalescence on silver, originality rates highly in my book. With that perspective in mind, how could I refuse the 1913 florin photographed above when it was offered to me over coffee one afternoon in Sydney? A rare date in its own right, the coin simply glows with character. Clearly in mint state, it would have been a temping target for those nefarious coin dippers amongst us, but, fortunately, it survived the decades untouched and in original condition. A truly exceptional coin, and one of the finest examples of this tough date. Equal-second finest graded by PCGS (6/16).