William IV - HalfPenny 1837 Kingdom of Great Britain

Country United Kingdom
King: William IV (1830-1837)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1837
Value: 1/2 Penny (1/480)
Currency: Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Copper
Weight: (9.1 g)
Diameter: 28 mm
Mintage: 349,400
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
1837

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).

Referencia : KM# 706, Sp# 3847

Fuente : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

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