Summary
Proof copper coin; Denomination: Farthing
Royal Mint, London
William IV (1830-1837)
Part of a plain edged proof set struck for the coronation of William IV
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing right; around, GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA; below, 1831
Reverse Description
Britannia seated right holding trident and shield; around, BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:; in exergue, a rose, thistle and shamrock united
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1831 AD
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
6
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Dimensions
21.5 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.681 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 3848 Pages
