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).