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  • 1831 William IV Silver Sixpence gVF Reverse
    Reverse gVF Grade
  • 1831 William IV Silver Sixpence gVF Obverse
    Obverse gVF Grade
  • 1831 William IV Silver Sixpence gVF Reverse
  • 1831 William IV Silver Sixpence gVF Obverse
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£6.00
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Product ID
15266

1831 William IV Silver Sixpence

1831 William IV Silver Sixpence

This 1831 sixpence features the William Wyon portrait of King William IV. The reverse was designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen and shows the royal crown surrounded by an oak wreath 

The silver coin is struck from 0.925 fine silver and has a reeded edge. 

As of September 2021 the coin in the photographs is the gVF cleaned coin that we have in stock.

Photographs shown may not be the actual coin and may differ in terms of grade, die numbers, design flaws and other minor details.

from £80.00

(Special Scheme Inc. VAT)
Totals are approximate until metal prices are confirmed on the next LBMA fix.

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William IV Sixpence

Known as the 'Sailor King' William IV had not expected to become King and pursued an active career in the Royal Navy, during which which he served during the American War of Independence as a midshipman and took part in the Battle of Cape St Vincent.

Following active service in the Royal Navy, he then became an active member of the House of Lords upon being 'elevated' to the peerage. His elder brothers George IV and Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany predeceased him without leaving legitimate surviving issue, leaving him to inherit the throne in 1830 and reign as King for 7 years prior to the ascension of his niece, Victoria.

Obverse

The obverse depicts a bare head potrait of King William IV by William Wyon. The inscription reads:

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

This means "William IV by the Grace of God King of Britain Defender of the Faith".

Reverse

The reverse was designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen and shows the royal crown, with 'SIX PENCE' below. This is surrounded by an oak wreath, which features a bow at the botton, with the date below.

Specification

MetalSilver
Date1831
Obverse DesignerWilliam Wyon
Reverse DesignerJean Baptiste Merlen
Issuing Monarch William IV (1830-1837)
CountryUnited Kingdom
Price List
ObverseReversePriceAvailability
gVFgVF£80.00Out Of Stock
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Date Obverse Reverse Price
10 January 2022 gVF gVF £80.00
Terms & Delivery

Terms of Sale - Key Points

You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.

Bullion coins are provided as is and on occasion may have some minor scratches or edge knocks. These are not regarded as faulty or damaged goods as their precious metal content and value as a bullion coin is not affected. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.

Gold investment products are VAT free. Silver investment products are inclusive of VAT at the current rate unless otherwise stated.

All investment products are based on the live precious metal price. Prices will be fixed once the item has been added to the basket and recalculates just before checking out. 

If your product is not a graded coin and is considered a bullion item, it should be noted that these are bought and sold on low premiums over their precious metal content and not solely for aesthetic purposes; therefore, some products may have edge knocks and/or marks. These edge knocks and marks do not alter the specifications of the coins.

Please note that all investment products are exempt from the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 and therefore customers do not have the right to cancel their order once the order has been accepted. If customers no longer wish to go ahead with their investment purchase, there is an option to sell the products back to Chard (1964) Ltd instead. View our current buy back prices.

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Delivery Information

We aim to dispatch orders within 48 hours of receiving cleared funds. Our standard delivery methods are as follows.

Orders over £60 - Fully Insured Delivery.

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Next day fully insured and tracked. Delivery starts from £6. 

Orders under £60

  • Within the UK and BFPO - Royal Mail 2nd Class. Your order will normally arrive within 2-3 working days. Delivery starts from £3.50.

If you wish to have your order sent by an alternative method (e.g., Saturday Guaranteed) please contact +441253343081 for more information. Please note, we will not dispatch high value orders over a bank holiday weekend.

For international delivery, please check with your local customs office for more information on custom duty and taxes.

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Postal Insurance

We offer fully insured delivery on all special delivery options. We do need to pass on the cost of this insurance as it soon adds up shipping high value gold and silver products. 

  • Orders under £1500 there is no additional fee.
  • Orders over £1500 we charge a fee in order to cover the increasing costs of insurance. For every £1500 we apply a £1 fee. 

If you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to call the showroom on +441253343081 and one of our team can discuss your purchase.