4 Pence – United Kingdom

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1836–1837

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: William IV

Currency:

(1158—1970)

Demonetized: Yes

Total mintage: 5,215,200

Material

Diameter: 16 mm

Weight: 1.89 g

Silver weight: 1.75 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #723

Numista: #10563

Value

Bullion value: $4.80

Obverse

Inscription:

GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR REX F:D:

Translation:

William IV, by the Grace of God, King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: William Wyon

Reverse

Inscription:

FOUR PENCE

1836

Script: Latin

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

ReededNote: plain varieties exist

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint (Tower Hill)	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1836	—	4,253,000
1836	—	—	Proof
1837	—	962,200
1837	—	—	Proof

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