1836 fourpence value - UK - colon closer
United Kingdom
fourpence
KW IV 1836
colon closer to D
What is a 1836 British four pence coin worth?
Values, images, and specifications for the 1836 groat from the UK.
The retail value of a 1836
'colon closer to D' British
fourpence can range from
£3 to over £85 (in EF),
depending on grade,
condition, and demand.
Our guide below shows retail
estimates based on grade.
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| VG | F | VF | EF | aUnc | Unc |
| £3 | £8 | £35 | £85+ |
Values are in UK Pounds
Based on European Grading System
Further information on grading, condition, detractors, and
how to assess your coin can be found further down this page.
The 1836 United Kingdom fourpence reverse
shows the helmed Britannia seated facing
right, holding a trident, hand resting on a
shield, with the date in the exergue below.
'FOUR' is in the left field, and 'PENCE'
in the right.
primary varieties:
'1836' and 'colon closer to D'
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Close-up images
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images courtesy of Declan Magee Coins
Notes:
Minted exclusively for use in British Guiana.
Colon after 'D' in 'D:G:' is closer than usual.
Maundy groat design as per Maundy coinage.
The obverse features the bare head
of King William IV facing right, with the
surrounding legend: 'GULIELMUS IIII D:G:
BRITANNIAR:REX F:D:'
| Monarch | King William IV |
| Edge | reeded |
| Weight | 1.9 grams |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Comp | 92.5% silver |
| Minted | London, England |
| Mintage | approx. 4,253,000 (inc varieties) |
| Scarcity | less common variant |
| Obverse | William Wyon |
| Reverse | William Wyon |
1836 United Kingdom
fourpence specifications
colon closer to D
1836 United Kingdom
fourpence design
colon closer to D
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Grading Terms
| VG | Very Good |
| F | Fine |
| VF | Very Fine |
| EF | Extremely Fine |
| aUnc | about Uncirculated |
| Unc | Uncirculated |