Description
William IV (1830-1837), Shilling, 1836, bare head right, W.W. on truncation for designer William Wyon R.A, legend commences, GULIELMUS IIII DG BRITANNIAR REX FD. Rev, crowned wreath, value at centre, date below, edge milled, (S.3835; Bull. 2494; ESC. 1273).
Lustrous mint toning with satiny surfaces, underlying mint bloom. Small die flaw at 12 o’clock running down to the peak of King’s hair, some toning spots, few hairlines, pleasing detail in the striations of hair. Reverse, much as struck with outstanding detail in the crowned wreath, iridescent and mirrored, filled with mint bloom. Choice uncirculated.
