Definition of: florin

(flôr′in, flor′·in) noun
1. The unit of value of the Netherlands: also called guilder.
2. A British silver coin, equal to one tenth of a pound, or two shillings.
3. A gold coin first issued in England in 1343.
4. A coin first issued by Florence, made of gold, and weighing about 54 grains: also flor′ence.
5. Any of several ancient coins of England, Tuscany, Germany, etc. [<OF <Ital. fiorino <fiore a flower; so called from the figure of a lily stamped on it]
FLORIN (Obverse)