William IV - One Farthing 1831 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country: United Kingdom
King: William IV (1830-1837)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Grade: VF20
Year: 1831 (1831-1837)
Value: 1 Farthing = 1/48 Shilling (1/960)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 4.6 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 12-31-1869
References: KM# 705, Sp# 3848

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King William IV facing right, legend around, date below.

Lettering:
GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA
1831

Translation: William the Fourth by the Grace of God

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, holding trident in left hand and shield bearin gthe Union flag in left, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.

Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:

Translation: King of Britain Defender of the Faith

Edge:
Plain

Comments:
The standard weight was one sixth ounce avoirdupois (72 11/12 grains) although can vary between 4.6-4.9g.

Reverse die varieties:

Rev A incuse line down the arms of the saltire (St, Andrews's cross);
Rev B raised line down the arms of the saltire.

Referenz : KM# 705, Sp# 3848

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Sammlung : William IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1830-1837)