The 1833 gold full sovereign features the second bust portrait of king William IV by William Wyon. The reverse depicts the Hanoverian Arms at the centre of a crowned shield by Jean Baptiste Merlen.

The 1833 gold sovereign was the third sovereign to be issued during the reign of King William IV. In previous years multiple versions of the sovereign had been issued with tweaked designs. In this year only 1 version was produced. The second portrait of the king with broader ears and a flatter nose (Spink no. 3829B).

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Sovereign History

Hammered gold coins called 'Sovereigns' had been minted on and off between 1489-1604, whereupon James I (VI) changed the name of the 20/- gold piece to a 'Unite'. The reform coinage Sovereign of 1817 onwards was issued as a normal circulation type coin, and also as a proof.

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 1833

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£784.06
Product ID	11340
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Diameter	22.05mm
Weight/Size	Full
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	0.2354
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1833
Spink Reference	3829B
Obverse Designer	William Wyon
Reverse Designer	Jean Baptiste Merlen
Issuing Monarch	William IV (1830-1837)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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1833 Gold Full Sovereign William IV London