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6 Pence - William IV
| Silver (.925) | 2.83 g | 19 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 | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#4719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Denomination across two horizontal lines below crown, all within wreath with date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIX
PENCE
1835
Engraver: Jean Baptiste Merlen
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The standard weight of these coins was 1/11 troy ounce (43.6 grains).
1837 obverse overstrike error:
A rare overstrike error variety occurred in 1837 where the B of BRITANNIAR was struck over a letter R.
