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William IV, 1830-1837
William IV, the third son of George III and Charlotte of
Mecklenburg-Strelitz, succeeded his older brother George IV upon the
latter's death in 1830. William was then 66 years of age and was known
as "the Sailor King" because of his service in the British navy when he
was young. He was well-meaning and conscientious, but his timidity and
irresolution drove his ministers to despair. Nevertheless, two
significant political accomplishment occurred during his reign: the
Reform Bill of 1832 and the abolition of slavery.
All of William's gold coins feature a profile of the king engraved by
William Wyon. They are also all excessively rare.
The Gold Coins of William IV
Two Pounds wt. 14.95 grams.
1831, London Mint, Proof
Mintage of 225. The obverse of both the two and five pound coin was
engraved by William Wyon.
Two Pounds wt. 15.46 grams.
1831, London Mint, Proof
Mintage of 225. The reverse was engraved by Jean Batiste Merlen.
 Five
Pounds wt. 37.19 grams.
1831, London Mint, Proof
One of eight known presentation pieces.
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