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½ Crown - William IV
| Silver (.925) | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1831-1837 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Crowned and mantled shield of arms, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO 1836
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 5/11 troy ounce (218.2 grains).Obverse die varieties:
KM#714.1 (1831 only)
KM#714.2, Sp#3834 (1831-37) WW in script on truncation;
KM#714.2, Sp#3834A (1831-34) WW in block on truncation;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1831-1837 William IV ½ Crown coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic "St. Edward's Crown" on its reverse side, which has been a defining feature of British coinage ever since.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | 993100 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 281900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 1588700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 150500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - William IV 1831-1837 coin.
