Coins
The Royal Mint
Category
Coins and medals
Date
1834
Materials
Silver
Measurements
4.88 g (Weight); 23 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
London
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1156288
Summary
Coins. Two British William IV silver one shilling coins. The obverse shows the bare head of William IV facing right surrounded by the inscription GULIRLMUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIAR REX F. D. The reverse shows a crown above the inscription ONE / SHILLING surrounded by laurel branches, The date 1834 is below. The edge of the coin is milled.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Makers and roles
The Royal Mint, manufacturer