William IV Silver (Maudy) Fourpence 1831-1837 |
William IV Silver Fourpence 1836-1837 |
The silver fourpence is also known as a "groat" a name given to thick silver coins in the middle ages. Some coins were issued for currency and they have a different reverse to the Maundy coins. The reverse of the regular fourpences feature a seated Britannia and the words FOUR PENCE. They were minted in 1836 & 1837 only. The quality of the strike of Maundy set coins tend to be number 4 in the centre. 1836-1837 Silver, 1.9 grams, 16mm Diameter. |
WILLIAM IV SILVER FOURPENCE 1831-1837 |
Courtesy of Rob Pearce www.rpcoins.co.uk |