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1½ Pence - William IV Colonial issue
| Silver (.925) | 0.71 g | 12.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 1½ Pence (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 12.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Crowned denomination above date within oak wreath.
Note: overdate variety exists (see below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1½
1835
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Plain
Comment
The standard weight of this coin was 1/44 troy ounce or 10.9 grains. Struck for colonial use in Ceylon, where it was worth 4 stivers (1 fanam) and the West Indies (Jamaica, British Guiana and Trinidad) where it was equivalent to 1/4 real.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1834-1837 William IV 1½ Pence coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued during William IV's reign that were designed to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The 1½ pence coin was a new denomination introduced during this time, and it was intended to fill the gap between the 1 penny and 2 pence coins. The coin's design featured a portrait of William IV on the obverse and a crowned shield on the reverse. The coin was made of silver and had a weight of 0.71 grams. Despite being a colonial issue, the coin was also legal tender in the United Kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 634000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 158000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1½ Pence - William IV (Colonial issue) 1834-1837 coin.
