Storbritannia. William IV. Pattern Crown 1832 PCGS

United Kingdom – Great Britain
William IV (1830–1837)

Very rare proof / pattern crown of 1832, struck in lead in London.

Certified by PCGS:

PCGS PR Genuine
Damage – XF Detail
Certificate: 54298234

Designation:
William IV – Pattern Crown – Lead – 1832

Reference: Bull 2464

Obverse:
Uncrowned portrait of William IV facing right.
Legend: GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:

Reverse:
Crowned and draped royal arms.
Proof / pattern crown type.

Edge:
Raised edge lettering, weakly struck on this specimen.

Characteristics:
– Country: Great Britain / United Kingdom
– Sovereign: William IV
– Date: 1832
– Type: Pattern Crown / proof trial piece
– Metal: Lead
– Diameter: 37.5 mm
– Die axis: 5 h
– Reference: Bull 2464
– Certification: PCGS PR Genuine Damage – XF Detail
– PCGS certificate: 54298234

This is not a regular circulation coin, but a very rare lead proof / pattern crown connected with the British crown trials of William IV.

The Royal Mint Museum holds a reference specimen of the 1832 William IV Pattern Crown in lead, with raised edge inscription “DECUS ET TUTAMEN. ANNO REGNI TERTIO”, referenced as ESC 274 and Hocking 1926.

Condition:
Certified by PCGS as PR Genuine Damage – XF Detail.
Several marks and knocks are visible, especially on the obverse, in accordance with the “Damage” designation given by PCGS. The raised edge lettering is only weakly visible.

Despite these defects, this remains a very rare and highly specialised piece, of particular interest to collectors of British patterns, proof trials, William IV coinage, Royal Mint material and 19th-century British numismatics.

Please see the photos for a correct impression.