The 1837 Gold SovereignA crowned shield of the Royal Arms can be seen on the reverse of the coin, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.
King William IV’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin.
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.Image credit: CNG.
Mintage: 1,172,984 (may include coins in sets)
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1837. See Coins and Events of 1837
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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 | 1876 Queen Victoria, Young Head, Shield Back Half Sovereign Gold Coin. Die 74 £ 613.60 |
 | 1820 Great Britain Sovereign George III Gold Coin, Milled Era (1816-1837) £ 873.70 |
 | Gold William IV Full Sovereign 1837 Spink 3829 Extremely Fine Terrific Coin £ 3,882.70 |
 | 1837 William IV Gold Sovereign NGC AU58 £ 3,650.00 |
 | 1872 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin Shield Reverse, Victoria Era 1837-1901 £ 975.69 |
 | 1837 Sovereign (2nd Bust) - William IV British Gold Coin*812 £ 1,950.00 |
 | 1899 Queen Victoria Gold Sovereign Coin - St George & Dragon Reverse £ 822.70 |
 | Queen Victoria Coin Packs - Set Of 3 - Gold Sovereigns £ 19.99 |
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