Great Britain 1834 William IV 1 1/2 Pence Extra Fine (EF40) $

Great Britain 1834 William IV 1 1/2 Pence Extra Fine (EF40)

William IV (1765–1837) was King of the United Kingdom from 1830 until his death and was known as the “Sailor King” due to his long career in the Royal Navy. His reign oversaw significant political reform, most notably the passage of the Reform Act of 1832, which expanded parliamentary representation and reshaped Britain’s electoral system. Although personally informal and less ostentatious than his predecessors, William IV played an important role in supporting constitutional government during a period of social and political change.

Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of William IV facing right, with the legend around.
Reverse: Crowned denomination above the date within an oak wreath.

Specifications:
Monarch: William IV (1830-1837)
Engraver: William Wyon
Composition: 0.925 Silver
Weight: 0.71 g
Diameter: 12.3 mm
Edge: Plain
Die Axis: ↑↓
Mint: The Royal Mint, London, United Kingdom
Mintage: 800,000