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Country United Kingdom
King: William IV (1830-1837)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1834 (1831-1837)
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Copper
Weight: 9.3 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Mintage: 538,000 (scarce)
Grade: VF25/30
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 08-01-1869
References: KM# 706, Sp# 3847
Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of King William IV facing right, legend around, date below.
Lettering:
GULIELMUS IIII DEI GRATIA
1834
Translation: William the Fourth by the Grace of God
Engraver: William Wyon
Reverse:
Seated figure of Britannia right, with trident in left hand and shield bearing the Union flag in right, legend around and national flower emblems in exergue.
Lettering: BRITANNIAR: REX FID: DEF:
Translation: King of the Britains Defender of the Faith
Engraver: William Wyon
Edge:
Plain
Comments:
The standard weight of these pieces was 48 to the pound avoirdupois (1/3 ounce or 145.8 grains).
Reference : KM# 706, Sp# 3847
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...
Collection : William IV - King of Great Britain & Ireland (1830-1837)