Obverse
Click to zoom
Out of Stock
1835 Gold Half Sovereign William IV Second Bust London
The 1835 gold half sovereign features the second bust of King Geroge IV on the obverse, with the William IV shield as the reverse design.
READ MORE£458.15
(VAT Exempt)
(VAT Exempt)
The 1835 gold half sovereign features the second bust of King Geroge IV on the obverse, with the William IV shield as the reverse design.
The second bust of Willaim IV is distinguishable from the original as the top of the ear appears broader with a flatter edge, the the revere beading also being more course. The obverse design of the William IV shield was introduced to replace the St George and the Dragon engraving, designed by Benedetto Pistrucci.
William IV half sovereigns were minted from 1834 to 1837.
The 1835 gold half sovereign was only the second half soverieign issued during the reign of King William IV. Previous issues of the half sovereign had been easily confused with sixpences as they were similar in size. In an attempt to remedy this the half sovereign of 1834 was made slightly smaller (although the weight was kept the same). However, the public rejected this smaller coin and it had to be returned to its original size for the 1835 issue.
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:
Reverse
The reverse shows Jean Baptiste Merlen's design of a crowned and garnished square topped sheild.
The inscription reads:
ANNO 1835
Key Information
| Intrinsic Value | £275.50 |
| Product ID | 11348 |
| Stock Status | Out of Stock |
Product Spec
| Metal | Gold |
| Diameter | 19.3mm |
| Weight/Size | Half |
| Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 0.1177 |
| Fineness/Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
| Date | 1835 |
| Spink Reference | 3831 |
| Obverse Designer | William Wyon |
| Reverse Designer | Jean Baptiste Merlen |
| Issuing Monarch | William IV (1830-1837) |
| Mint/Brand | The Royal Mint |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Book an appointment
Book an appointment in London or Blackpool and let our precious metal experts assist you.
BOOK NOWDelivery
Chards Coin and Bullion ships to all areas in the United Kingdom, including the Channel Islands.
Please be advised delivery timeframes are reflective of in-stock orders where payment and any necessary identification or onboarding documents have been received.
| Delivery Option | Est. Delivery Time |
|---|---|
| Standard Delivery | 2-3 working days |
| Special Delivery | Next day (1 working day) |
Collections
All orders are free to collect at our showrooms in Blackpool and Hatton Garden, London. To arrange a collection, please call us at 01253 343081 or book an appointment.
International Delivery
The responsibility lies with the buyer to pay duties and taxes to the local customs office. This includes any fees levied for parcels that are marked as returned to sender.
For more information on delivery and collections visit our information page.
Invest with Confidence • Invest with Chards
60 Years Experience
After sixty prosperous years, you can be reassured that you are dealing with a business that is here to stay.
Family Business
We pride ourselves in providing a level of service that's tailored to you, with care, attention and the highest ethical standards that a corporate body cannot always match.
LBMA Full Member
The LBMA govern the London Bullion Market, the world's largest precious metals market. As full members with global partners, we commit to secure and ethical transactions.
Fully Insured
Our specialist insurance through Lloyd's of London covers against any potential risks associated with orders, deliveries and our vaulting service giving customers peace of mind.
UK Showrooms
Strategically positioned in London's Hatton Garden and Blackpool's South Shore, our offices offer personalised, face-to-face consultations in two locations.
Auditing & Accounts
In partnership with Azets, a top 10 UK auditor, we provide third-party verification of our financials and vaulted assets to deliver exemplary customer confidence.
Precious metal investments are not regulated in the UK.
Investment values can fluctuate and may decrease as well as increase. Past performance is not indicative of future results.Pricing:
Prices are based on the current precious metal price and may change.Payment and ID:
You may need to provide identification to make a purchase. You can find more information on payment and identification requirements.Bullion Coins:
These may have minor scratches or edge knocks, but this does not affect their value. Any coin sold for a value less than a 180% intrinsic is considered a bullion coin.VAT:
Investment gold products are VAT-free, while silver products include VAT.Cancellations & Returns:
Once you place an order, you cannot cancel it. We do not currently accept returns, however. You may be able to sell your investment products back to Chards at the current buy back rate.
For more details, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Popular Products
from £570.61
from £2,388.90
from £2,376.02
from £285.31
from £32.86
from £603.60
from £245.54
from £2,411.84
from £566.69
from £285.36
from £298.09
from £564.76
from £32.50
from £1,094.75
from £251.39
from £2,406.92
from £261.11
from £622.91
from £2,430.80
from £2,396.86
from £1,238.22
from £624.38
from £260.75
from £10.07
from £33.88
from £33.88
from £972.52