½ Penny - William IV


Copper	9.45 g	28 mm

Description

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 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency	Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition	Copper
Weight	9.45 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	31 December 1869
Updated	2024-10-09

References

Numista	N#12809
Rarity index	23%

Reverse

Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Unabridged legend: Britanniarum Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Comment

The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).

Interesting fact

The ½ Penny coin from William IV's reign (1831-1837) is interesting because it was the first coin to feature the iconic " Britannia" design, which has been a symbol of British currency for centuries. The design features a depiction of Britannia, the personification of Great Britain, standing on the shore, holding a trident and a shield, and surrounded by waves. This design has been used on various British coins and has become a recognizable symbol of British culture and history.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1831	806000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1834	538000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1837	349000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - William IV 1831-1837 coin.