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1836 Halfcrown William IV Silver Coin

1836 Halfcrown William IV Silver Coin Reverse

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1836 Halfcrown William IV Silver Coin Reverse
1836 Halfcrown William IV Silver Coin Obverse

Buy a 1836 Halfcrown

Add an 1836 Halfcrown to your collection. These silver coins were issued towards the end of King William IV's short reign. In Britain in the same year, the London and Greenwich Railway opened, Charles Dickens began publishing his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, in monthly instalments, and Charles Darwin returned to England, concluding the voyage of the HMS Beagle. These currency coins feature a distinctive shield design on their reverse, designed by engraver Jean Baptiste Merlen. This is accompanied by William Wyon's elegant right-facing portrait of King William IV. We know that 1,588,752 Halfcrowns were struck in 1836, and these coins remain highly collectable among those interested in the British series.
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Mantled Shield Design

The reverse of this Halfcrown presents a crowned shield of the Royal Arms, enveloped in a draping ermine mantle. The engraving is by Jean Baptiste Merlen, with the date - 'ANNO 1836' - positioned beneath the design.

Portrait By William Wyon

Displayed on the obverse is William Wyon's uncrowned, right-facing effigy of King William IV, used across the coinage issued during his reign. The surrounding legend reads 'GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:'.

Struck At Royal Mint Court

During the early nineteenth century, production relocated from the Tower of London to nearby Royal Mint Court. This Halfcrown was struck there for circulation in just over 14 grams of .925 sterling silver.

1836 Halfcrown Mintage

Mint records show that 1,588,752 Halfcrowns were produced in the 1836 calendar year. Well-preserved examples are keenly sought by collectors who particularly appreciate the elegant obverse and reverse designs.

Collecting Silver Halfcrowns

As historic circulating currency, most 1836 Halfcrowns often display wear in line with grade, including natural toning, minor marks and light edge imperfections typical of older British coinage.