1 Crown - William IV 1831-1834 front 1 Crown - William IV 1831-1834 back
1 Crown - William IV 1831-1834 photo
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1 Crown - William IV

 
Silver (.925) 28.3 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
William IV (1830-1837)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1831-1834
Value
1 Crown (¼)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.3 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#13198
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Shield with crowned mantle, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNO 1831

Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen

Comment

The standard weight of these coins was 10/11 troy ounce (436.4 grains). Truncation inscriptions and die rotations vary.

No William IV crowns were issued for circulation. Fewer than ten examples dated 1834 are known.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1831-1834 William IV Silver Crown is that it was minted during a time of great change in the British monetary system. The coin was introduced following the Great Recoinage of 1816, which saw the introduction of the gold sovereign and the transition from the traditional silver crown to a new decimal system. Despite being minted for only four years, the William IV Silver Crown is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1831  100 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - William IV 1831-1834 coin.