The 1834 Sixpence - William IVSilver sixpence of King William IV minted at the Royal Mint in London. Diameter 19mm and weight 2.8g. SCBC 3836. Variations include a large date and there is a milled edge proof.
As the size of the 1834 sixpence was about that of the half-sovereign, to prevent confusion the 1834 half-sovereign was reduced in diameter from 19.4mm to 17.9mm, although the weight remained the same. The public didn't like the idea, so the half-sovereign returned to its normal diameter the following year.
The Obverse shows the bare head of William IV facing right. It was designed by William Wyon.
The edge is plain. Note that the proof version has a milled edge. Legend "GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIAR: REX F:D:".
The Reverse shows the crowned words "SIX PENCE" inside a wreath of laurel and oak. Below the date, 1834.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1834. See Coins and Events of 1834
Monarch/Ruler: William IV (1830-1837)
Category: Sixpences. See more Sixpences coins
and see which Sixpences coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | 1834 - Sixpence - William IV IIII - 0.925 Silver Coin £ 9.99 |
 | 1834 Sixpence Coin William IV IIII 0.925 Silver VF Condition British Coin £ 33.98 |
 | 1834 King William IV Silver Sixpence Coin. £ 21.50 |
 | William IV 1834 Silver Sixpence Coin £ 9.73 |
 | 1834 William IV Silver Sixpence Coin VG/Fine Great Britain UK Collectable £ 15.97 |
 | 1834 Sixpence William IV British Silver Coin £ 89.00 |
 | 3 SILVER SIXPENCE COINS. 1834 1856 & 1887. QUEEN VICTORIA & WILLIAM IV. JOB LOT. £ 29.00 |
 | 1834 William IV Silver Sixpence Coin with some rainbow toning £ 30.78 |
List items on: