Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Sovereign
Royal Mint, London
King William IV (1830-1837)
A sovereign is a 20 shilling or 1 pound coin.
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing right; the artist's initials W.W. (William Wyon) incuse on neck; around, GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:. Second head, the tip of the King's nose adjacent to the second I of BRITANNIAR.
Reverse Description
Crowned and garnished shield bearing the Royal Arms; around below, ANNO 1837
Edge Description
milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1837 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Engraver
William Wyon RA - Royal Mint, London
Engraved obverse after a model by Chantry -
Engraver
Jean B. Merlen
Engraved reverse -
Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Gold
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 7.963 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 3829B Pages
