United Kingdom. William IV. Sovereign 1836

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1836 William IV gold sovereign, weighing 7.98 g with 22 carat fineness (91.7% Au), graded around Fine to Very Fine and featuring a reverse Crowned Shield, securely housed in a protective capsule with authenticity guaranteed.

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Description from the seller

Up for auction is a scarce and historically significant 1836 British Gold Sovereign minted during the short 7-year reign of King William IV. The reverse features the iconic crowned royal shield design with the clear 1836 date.

The coin grades around Fine to Very Fine (F/VF). It shows typical circulation wear on the King's portrait as expected for this era, while the reverse shield details have been nicely preserved. The coin is protected inside a custom coin capsule.

Important Note: Absolute authenticity guaranteed. The coin has been professionally evaluated and tested using an XRF Analyzer, confirming the exact historical 22-carat gold purity (91.7% Au) and its correct standard weight of 7.98g.

* Year: 1836
* Weight: 7.98 g
* Fineness: Gold .917 (22 ct)
* Reverse: Crowned Shield

The lot will be securely packed and shipped from the United Kingdom via fully tracked and 100% insured mail (Royal Mail Special Delivery).

Up for auction is a scarce and historically significant 1836 British Gold Sovereign minted during the short 7-year reign of King William IV. The reverse features the iconic crowned royal shield design with the clear 1836 date.

The coin grades around Fine to Very Fine (F/VF). It shows typical circulation wear on the King's portrait as expected for this era, while the reverse shield details have been nicely preserved. The coin is protected inside a custom coin capsule.

Important Note: Absolute authenticity guaranteed. The coin has been professionally evaluated and tested using an XRF Analyzer, confirming the exact historical 22-carat gold purity (91.7% Au) and its correct standard weight of 7.98g.

* Year: 1836
* Weight: 7.98 g
* Fineness: Gold .917 (22 ct)
* Reverse: Crowned Shield

The lot will be securely packed and shipped from the United Kingdom via fully tracked and 100% insured mail (Royal Mail Special Delivery).

Details

Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
No
Country/province
United Kingdom
Year/period and variation
1836
Ruler
William IV
Denomination
Sovereign
Precious metal
Gold
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
7.98 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
History
United KingdomVerified
3
Objects sold
5
Objects in auction
Private

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