11/2 Pence - William IV Colonial issue

€18,048.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1834-1837
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value11/2 Pence (1⁄160)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight0.71 g
Dimensions12.3 mm
Thickness1 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: William Wyon
Reverse: Jean Baptiste Merlen
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#719, Sp#3839
Obverse descriptionUncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGUILELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:
(Translation: William the Fourth by the Grace of God King of Britain Defender of the Faith)
Reverse descriptionCrowned denomination above date within oak wreath.  Note: overdate variety exists (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering11/2 1835
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1834  - - 800 000
1835  - 1835/4 overdate variety exists - 634 000
1836  - - 158 000
1837  - - 31 000
1837  - Proof -
Catalog ID6431768460
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