1849 NGC AU Det Victoria Gothic Florin Great Britain 2 Shillings Godless Silver Coin 20091604DAlmost Uncirculated Victoria sterling silver Great Britain florin or two shillings coin. The florin was Britain's first attempt at coinage decimalization, the florin = 1 10 of a pound. 1849 was the first year of issue for type; rejected by the public because the obverse legend did not include DEI GRATIA (DG), by the Grace of God. The 1849 date became known as the "Godless Florin." Subsequently the florin was redesigned with the obverse legend (in