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1 Sovereign - William IV
| Gold (.9167) | 7.99 g | 22 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 Sovereign |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.99 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#12807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms and mantle, legend and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNO 1831
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Comment
The standard weight of a sovereign was 160/623 troy ounce (123.3 grains). The pure gold content was 113 1/623 grains (7.3224 g).Interesting fact
The 1 Sovereign coin from William IV's reign (1831-1837) is interesting because it was the first British coin to feature the iconic St. Edward's Crown on its obverse, which has since become a standard feature on many British coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1831 | 599000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1832 | 3737000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1833 | 1225000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1835 | 723000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1836 | 1714000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1837 | 1173000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sovereign - William IV 1831-1837 coin.
