King William IV era threepence - United Kingdom
United Kingdom
threepence
William IV
1830 to 1837
Values, images, and specifications for British
three pence coins from 1830 to 1837.
William IV became king in
1830 at age 62 after the death
of his brother (George IV),
who had no surviving heirs.
The first King William IV
United Kingdom threepence
was minted in 1834, and the
last in 1837.
Locally, the UK threepence coins had only been used as Maundy
money since George III, due to low demand. The first circulation issue
threepence coins of the century were minted in 1834, although William IV
era threepence coins were all destined for the British colonies.
The King William IV era United Kingdom threepence obverse features
the bare head of William IV facing right. The reverse shows a crowned
'3' with the date divided to either side, inside a wreath.
dates not minted: 1830 to 1833
Retailing from £2.50 to
over £170, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £2.50 to
over £170, depending
on grade and condition.
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Dubbed 'the sailor king' for his naval service in his
younger years, William had not expected to be King.
William did not marry, due primarily to the Royal
Marriages Act of 1772, which forbade decendants
of George II from marriage without consent from the
monarch, or privy council. William did have a defacto
relationship producing many children. None were
considered legitimate, so had no claim on the throne.
3 pennies = 1 threepence
= 1/4 of a shilling = 1/80 of a pound
Retailing from £2.50 to
over £170, depending
on grade and condition.
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Retailing from £3 to
over £190, depending
on grade and condition.
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