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1833 Sovereign William IV Gold Coin

1833 Sovereign William IV Gold Coin Reverse

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1833 Sovereign William IV Gold Coin Reverse
1833 Sovereign William IV Gold Coin Obverse

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Highly collectable 1833 gold Sovereign, struck early in the reign of King William IV. In this year, the British Parliament passed the landmark Slavery Abolition Act, banning slavery throughout the British Empire. Also, in 1833, Parliament passed the Factory Acts, which limited child labour. Both bills were signed into law by William IV, whose uncrowned portrait by William Wyon after Sir Francis Legatt Chantrey appears on the obverse of this 22-carat gold coin. This is paired with a crowned and garnished shield reverse, engraved by Jean Baptiste Merlen. 1833 Sovereigns are considered scarce, with an annual mintage of 1,225,269. A desirable addition to any collection.
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Garnished Shield Reverse

The reverse of these Sovereigns displays the crowned ensigns armourial of the United Kingdom with 'ANNO 1833' below, an engraving by Jean Baptiste Merlen. This design was used on gold Sovereigns throughout William IV's reign.

Uncrowned Head Of William IV

Royal Mint Chief Engraver William Wyon created the bare-headed portrait of King William IV that appears on the obverse of 1833 Sovereigns. The inscription reads 'GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:'.

Struck At The London Mint

During the early nineteenth century, Sovereign production relocated from the Tower of London to the nearby Royal Mint Court. This Sovereign was struck there for circulation in just under eight grams of 22-carat gold.

1833 Sovereign Mintage

In the 1833 calendar year, records indicate that some 1,225,269 gold Sovereigns were struck in London by the Royal Mint. These coins all feature the 'second bust', which was in sole use from this year, through until 1837.

Historic Gold Sovereigns

As historic currency, 1835 Sovereigns saw everyday use, and surviving pieces typically exhibit marks, surface abrasions, small rim dings and minor blemishes, consistent with their age and grade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Marsh rates 1833 Sovereigns 'S' for 'Scarce'. Gold coins from the reign of King William IV are sought after by coin collectors. Reportedly 1,225,269 were issued in this year but fewer survive.

1,225,269 gold 'full' Sovereigns were issued in 1833 by Britain's Royal Mint. These coins featured the second type bust of King William IV on the obverse and a shield of arms on the reverse.