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Proof Coin - Shilling, William IV, Great Britain, 1831
Reg. No: NU 982
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- Summary:
- Proof silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, London
William IV (1830-1837)
Part of a plain edged proof set struck for the coronation of William IV - Acquisition Information:
- Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 1976
| Discipline: | Numismatics |
| Dimensions: | 23 mm (Diameter) |
| Weight: | 5.507 g (Weight) |
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| Themes this item is part of: | Royal Mint, London, William Wyon, Medallist & Engraver (1795-1851), Royal Mint, Tower Hill, 1809-1975, Early History of London Mints, to 1300, William Wyon, Medallist (1795-1851), The Royal Mint, King William IV (1765-1837), Numismatics & Philately Collection |
| Primary Classification: | COINS |
| Secondary Classification: | Great Britain |
| Tertiary Classification: | proof strikes |
| Series: | Proof |
| DateEra: | 1831 AD |
| Denomination: | 1 Shilling |
| Obverse Description: | Bare head of William IV facing right; incuse on truncation of neck the artist's initials WW (William Wyon); around, GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D: |
| Reverse Description: | In three lines, within a wreath of oak (right) and olive (left) surmounted by a crown, ONE SHILLING 1831 |
| Edge Description: | plain |
| Shape: | Round |
| Material: | Silver |
| Issued By: | King William IV, England, Great Britain |
| Mint: | Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | William Wyon - Royal Mint, London |
| Artist: | Sir Francis Chantrey |
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