King William IV era farthing - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
farthing
William IV
1830 to 1837
Values, images, and specifications for British
farthing coins from 1830 to 1837.
William IV became king in
1830 at age 62 after the death
of his brother (George IV),
who had no surviving heirs.
The first King William IV
United Kingdom farthing was
minted in 1831, and the last
in 1837.
The King William IV era UK farthing obverse features the
bare head of William IV facing right, with the date below.
The reverse shows the helmed Britannia, seated facing right,
holding a trident, her hand resting on a shield.
In the exergue below is a rose, thistle, and shamrock,
symbolising the union of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
dates not minted: 1830, 1832, 1833
Retailing from £4 to
over £130, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £20 to
over £525, depending
on grade and condition.
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Dubbed 'the sailor king' for his naval service in his
younger years, William had not expected to be King.
William did not marry, due primarily to the Royal
Marriages Act of 1772, which forbade decendants
of George II from marriage without consent from the
monarch, or privy council. William did have a defacto
relationship producing many children. None were
considered legitimate, so had no claim on the throne.
1 farthing = 1/4 of a penny = 1/48 of a shilling
= 1/960 of a pound
Retailing from £4 to
over £135, depending
on grade and condition.
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information page
Retailing from £4 to
over £155, depending
on grade and condition.
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information page
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