United Kingdom · William IV (1830–1837)

Reino Unido Quatro Pence — William IV, Maundy (1831–1837)

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About this coin

The crowned numeral and oak wreath identify the Maundy fourpence. The smaller Britannia groat is a separate circulation design.

Obverse

The king faces right without a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering

GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:

Translation

William IV, by the grace of God, King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.

Reverse

A crown above the numeral 4 divides the date, enclosed by tied oak branches.

Script: Latin

Lettering

4

Translation

Four pence.

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint at Tower Hill, London.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark

Identification and varieties

Dated Maundy issues are grouped within the portrait type. Proof and prooflike are distinguished; a reflective ceremonial finish alone does not establish a separate proof striking. Mintage is omitted where individual-coin and set totals conflict.

Measurements

Nominal denomination standard; surviving specimens vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
1831London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish3564
1832London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish2574
1833London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish2574
1834London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish2574
1835London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish2574
1836London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish2574
1837London (Tower Hill)NoneMaundy issue; prooflike finish2574
1831London (Tower Hill)NoneProof
1831London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1832London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1833London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1834London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1835London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1836London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1837London (Tower Hill)Maundy issue; prooflike finish
1831London (Tower Hill)Proof

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