William IV was the third son of George III and ascended the throne after the death of his brother, George IV. The majority of his nearly seven-year reign was dominated by the reform crisis, which saw the introduction of the Great Reform Bill, giving the British people a more accurate representation in parliament.
This William IV Groat is year-dated 1836 and has been graded as AU75. The obverse features the coinage portrait of William IV designed by the legendary William Wyon RA. The reverse features a design of a seated Britannia facing to the right, holding a trident and a shield.
Specification
Specification | Value |
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Denomination | Groat |
Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
Weight | 1.89 g |
Diameter | 16.00mm |
Reverse Designer | William Wyon |
Specification | Value |
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Obverse Designer | William Wyon |
Quality | Circulating |
Year | 1836 |
Pure Metal Type | Silver |