Pre-Owned 1837 William IV 'Shield' Full Sovereign Gold Coin
This Pre-Owned 1837 William IV 'Shield' Full Sovereign Gold Coin features the crowned shield of the royal arms. The obverse side of the coin bears William Wyon's portrait of William IV. - Weighs 7.98g and is struck in 916.7 (22ct) gold. - Manufactured by The London Mint in the UK. - Struck to a bullion finish. - VAT free and Capital Gains Tax exempt. - Diameter: 22.05mm Thickness: 1.52mm. The gold sovereign is one of Britain's most famous coins, and the first of which was minted in 1489 at the behest of King Henry VII. The modern Sovereign featuring Benedetto Pistrucci's 'St George and the Dragon' reverse design was first struck in 1817. Due to its long history, the UK Sovereign coin is the flagship coin of The Royal Mint. A triumph of numismatic art, many consider The Sovereign the ‘chief coin of the world’.