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UK Silver Half Crown 1834
Discover the charm of the UK Silver Half Crown 1834, a vintage piece rich in history and full of stories from the many palms its crossed. Elevate this timeless coin by having it made into a stunning coin ring through a custom order at Hoard of the Rings.
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UK Silver Half Crown 1834

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  • The 1834 UK Silver Half Crown is a collectible coin from the reign of King William IV, notable for its sterling silver composition, elegant design, and historical significance.

    Here’s a detailed summary of its features and background:

    🪙 Coin Overview

    • Monarch: King William IV (reigned 1830–1837)

    • Denomination: Half Crown (worth 2 shillings and 6 pence, or 1/8 of a pound sterling)

    • Year of Issue: 1834

    • Mint: Royal Mint, London

    • Composition: Sterling silver (92.5%) with an actual silver weight of approximately 0.4205 troy ounces123

    🖼️ Design Details

    • Obverse:

      • Features a bareheaded right-facing portrait of King William IV.

      • Inscription: GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D: (Latin for “William IV, by the Grace of God, King of the Britains, Defender of the Faith”).

      • Designed by William Wyon, with his initials “WW” incused on the neck truncation123

    • Reverse:

      • Displays a crowned and mantled shield bearing the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom.

      • The shield is quartered:

        • England: Three lions passant

        • Scotland: Lion rampant

        • Ireland: Harp

        • Hanover: Central escutcheon with horse and crown

      • Surmounted by St Edward’s Crown and adorned with the Order of the Garter pendant.

      • Inscription: ANNO 1834 (Latin for “Year 1834”)23

    📜 Historical Significance

    • Issued during a time of political reform, notably the 1832 Reform Act which expanded voting rights.

    • William IV’s short reign resulted in limited mintage, making coins from this period scarcer and more collectible than those of longer-reigning monarchs2

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