The 1832 Gold SovereignThe 1832 sovereign was issued during the reign of King William IV.
King William IV’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin. A crowned shield of the Royal Arms can be seen on the reverse of the coin, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
The sovereign is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 7.98 grams. It contains 0.2354 ounce of fine gold.
Only 3,737,065 sovereigns were struck in 1832.Sovereigns issued from 1817 to 1837 are often described as 'Early King' sovereigns. King George III, King George IV and King William IV are all depicted on sovereigns minted during these years.
The value of your sovereign will be heavily dependent on the date and condition.
Image credit: M J Hughes Coins.
Mintage: 3,737,065 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1832. See Coins and Events of 1832
Monarch/Ruler: William IV (1830-1837)
Category: Sovereigns. See more Gold Sovereign coins
and see which Gold Sovereign coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1915 Half Sovereign £ 409.60 |
 | Queen Victoria 1894 Gold Full Sovereign Coin £ 792.10 |
 | 1890 Victoria Gold Half Sovereign £ 425.00 |
 | 1832 William IV Full (2nd Bust) Sovereign £ 2,495.00 |
 | 1880 S Sydney Mint Gold Full Sovereign — Victoria Young Head Shield Back £ 930.00 |
 | 1912 King George v Full Sovereign Gold Coin £ 799.99 |
 | 1900 Victorian Half sovereign 22ct Gold Coin. Old Head - 1900 - Good condition £ 455.50 |
 | 1887 Queen Victoria gold plated double sovereign collectable gap filler £ 31.90 |
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