½ Sovereign - William IV (large type) 1835-1837 front ½ Sovereign - William IV (large type) 1835-1837 back
½ Sovereign - William IV (large type) 1835-1837 photo
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½ Sovereign - William IV large type

 
Gold (.9167) 3.99 g 19.4 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1835-1837
Value
½ Sovereign
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
3.99 g
Diameter
19.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#40451
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Crowned shield of arms and mantle, legend and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNO 1836

Edge

Milled

Comment

House of Hanover (1714-1901), William IV (1830-37), Gold half-sovereign.

The standard weight of a half sovereign was 80/623 troy ounce (61.6 grains). The pure gold content was 56 312/623 grains (3.6612 g).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1835-1837 William IV ½ Sovereign coin is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic St. Edward's Crown on its reverse side, which has since become a standard feature on many British coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1835  772500 - - - - - -
1836  146800 - - - - - -
1837  160200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sovereign - William IV (large type) 1835-1837 coin.