King William IV Sovereign Review
King William IV Sovereign Review
Wiliam IV sovereign
King William IV
Was a colourful character who did not expect to acceed to the throne of Britain
He had a lively career in the Briish Navy and after the death of both is brothers he took the Throne of Britain
In 1831 he had minted a Proof £ 2 Coin. and although proofs were struck of a Double sovereign none of those were issued for currency.
Gold Sovereigns and gold half-sovereigns were also struck.
The Gold sovereigns were dated 1831,1832,1833 and 1835
Half sovereigns were a fair bit smaller than earlier half sovereigns and were minted in:
1834,1835,1836 and 837.
1834 half sovereigns are of smaller diameter than earlier and later ones but are of the same weight.
NO half Sovereigns were minted between 1828 and 1834.
William IV Sovereigns usually can be found in the UK ebay link at the top left of this page/
US $501.00
