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EI15523
William IV 1836 Sovereign, second bust, penultimate date for reign
William IV (1830-37), gold Sovereign, 1836, second bare head right, nose points to second I in legend with flat top 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 1836 below, weight 7.81g (Bentley 964; Marsh 20; M.C.E.493; S.3829B). Toned with some wear, good fine with some design elements stronger, scarce date.
Calendar year mintage 1,714,349.
The Latin legends translates on obverse as "William IV by the Grace of God, King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith," and on the reverse "In the year 1836."