1832 Gold Sovereign

The 1832 sovereign was issued during the reign of King William IV.

King William IV’s portrait can be seen on the obverse of the coin. A crowned shield of the Royal Arms can be seen on the reverse of the coin, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen.

The sovereign is made of 22 carat gold, and weighs 7.98 grams. It contains 0.2354 ounce of fine gold.

Only 3,737,065 sovereigns were struck in 1832.

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.

The value of your sovereign will be heavily dependent on the date and condition.