Sovereign Rarities Ltd
Auction 2 24 Sep 2019
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g William IV (1830-37), gold Sovereign, 1831, first bare head right, nose points to second N in legend with rounded ear, W.W. incuse on truncation, legend surrounding, GULIELMUS IIII D: G: BRITANNIAR: REX F: D:, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms in frame, ANNO 1831 below, weight 8.00g (Schneider -; Bentley 25; Marsh 16 R2; S.3829). A few light bagmarks, otherwise extremely fine and rare the date not present in the Schneider Collection.
Calendar year mintage 598,547.
The so-called first bust depiction of William IV was only used on Sovereigns of 1831 and 1832 with its rounded top to the ear and a differing position of the bust compared to the legend surrounding. The "second" bust though used concurrently with the first bust, lasted much longer in use till the end of the reign in 1837.
Provenance:
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction, 28th September 2005, lot 977.
g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.
Calendar year mintage 598,547.
The so-called first bust depiction of William IV was only used on Sovereigns of 1831 and 1832 with its rounded top to the ear and a differing position of the bust compared to the legend surrounding. The "second" bust though used concurrently with the first bust, lasted much longer in use till the end of the reign in 1837.
Provenance:
Ex Dix Noonan and Webb, Auction, 28th September 2005, lot 977.
g This item is sold under the investment gold scheme. VAT may be reclaimed on investment gold lots by VAT registered traders.