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Lot 85:
Description
g William IV (1830-37), gold Sovereign, 1831, first bare head right, nose points to second N in legend with rounded ear, W.W. incuse on truncation, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, ANNO 1831 below, 7.86g (Bentley 25; Hill 16 R2; Bull EGC 1019 R2; S.3829). Circulation wear and possibly once cleaned, otherwise fine.
Condition report:
The so-called first bust depiction of William IV was only used on Sovereigns of 1831 and 1832 with its rounded top to the ear and a differing position of the bust compared to the legend surrounding. The second bust though used concurrently with the first bust, lasted much longer in use till the end of the reign in 1837.The Latin legends translate to on obverse William the Fourth by the Grace of God, King of the Britons, Defender of the Faith.
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