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1 Penny - William IV
| Copper | 18.9 g | 34 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 | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1869 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Seated figure of Britannia right, 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 24 to the pound or two thirds ounce avoirdupois (291.7 grains).1831 obverse die varieties:
Sp#3845 no initials on truncation;
Sp#3846 incuse initials on truncation;
There is a reported, but as yet unconfirmed, variety with WW on the truncation but no dots:
Interesting fact
The 1 Penny coin from this era features a portrait of King William IV, who reigned from 1830 to 1837. The coin's design was created by the artist William Wyon, who was also responsible for designing the coin's reverse side, which features a crowned shield with the words "ONE PENNY" inscribed below. I hope you find this fact interesting!
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 806400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1834 | 322500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 174700 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - William IV 1831-1837 coin.
