1833 King William IV Gold Full Sovereign Coin Second Bust

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Obverse
Bare headed portrait of King William IV, facing right. Second bust. Legend reads: ‘GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:’. ‘W.W.’ to truncation of neck. Engraved by William Wyon to a model by Francis Chantrey.
Reverse
Crowned ensigns armorial of the United Kingdom with the arms of the House of Hanover inescutcheon. ‘ANNO 1832’ below. Artist: Jean Baptiste Merlen.
Specification
Historic British coin, struck for circulation. Weight: 7.98 grams. Diameter: 22.05 millimetres. Edge: milled. Compsition: 22-carat (91.67%) gold.
Grade
Grade: GF - Some wear showing on high points and usual minor contact marks and nicks for gold.
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.
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