1 Sovereign - William IV

Name: 1 Sovereign - William IV
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year1831–1837 Denom1 Sovereign Mintage599,000 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£780.88

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	1831–1837
Denomination	1 Sovereign
Face value	£24
Mintage	599,000
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	Sovereign
Circulation	Circulating
Demonetised	Yes
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	7.990g
Diameter	22.0mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)
Spink	S# 206933PCGS

Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Crowned shield of arms and mantle, legend and date below. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 0.2569

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £780.88

Premium over melt £4,219.12

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Market Value

£2,862.50

Volume-weighted average across 24 verified sales in 9 grades.

Grade range £1,500 – £4,400

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Last sale 8 months ago View price history →

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	Grade	Latest	Avg (90d)	30d Δ	All-time range	Sales (1yr)	Total sales	Last sale
	FDC	£5,000.00 🔒	–	–	£3,400.00 – £5,000.00	0	2	06-09-2015
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	UNC	£6,000.00 🔒	–	–	£2,500.00 – £7,250.00	1	4	07-12-2025
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	BU	£3,800.00 🔒	–	–	£1,800.00 – £4,200.00	1	10	07-12-2025
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	VF	£3,200.00 🔒	–	–	£2,200.00 – £3,200.00	0	3	06-08-2024
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	F	£1,500.00 🔒	–	–	£1,500.00 – £1,500.00	0	1	04-09-2016
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	AU-58	£3,600.00 🔒	–	–	£3,600.00 – £3,600.00	0	1	06-09-2020
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	MS-61	£3,500.00 🔒	–	–	£3,500.00 – £3,500.00	0	1	01-06-2014
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	MS-63	£4,400.00 🔒	–	–	£4,400.00 – £4,400.00	0	1	06-12-2020
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	VF-30	£1,800.00 🔒	–	–	£1,800.00 – £1,800.00	0	1	04-12-2022
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