King William IV era halfcrown - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
halfcrown
William IV
1830 to 1837
Values, images, and specifications for British
halfcrown 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 halfcrown
was minted in 1834, and the
last in 1837.
The King William IV era United Kingdom halfcrown obverse features
the bare head of William IV facing right, with a legend surrounding.
The reverse shows a shield with the coat of arms of England, Scotland,
and Ireland in the quadrants, and Hanover in the center. An elaborate
crowned crest surrounds the shield, with 'ANNO' and the date below.
We have omitted the 1831 halfcrown, as documentation conflicts as to whether it was minted for circulation purposes.
dates not minted for circulation: 1830 to 1833
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.
30 pennies = 2 shillings and sixpence
= 1/2 crown = 1/8 of a pound
Retailing from £20 to
over £720, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £15 to
over £640, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £25 to
over £1,200, depending
on grade and condition.
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