William IV ½ Sovereign: Obverse: Uncrowned portrait of King William IV right, legend around. Lettering: GULIELMUS IIII D:G: BRITTANIAR: REX: F:D: Translation: William the Fourth by the Grace of God King of the Britains Defender of the Faith Engraver: William Wyon. Reverse: Crowned shield of arms and mantle, legend and date below. Lettering: ANNO 1837. The standard weight of a half sovereign was 80/623 troy ounce (61.6 grains). The pure gold content was 56 312/623 grains (3.6612 g).

UK 1836 Half Sovereign Specification
Coin Weight:	3.99 grams
Coin Diameter:	17.9 mm
Coin Composition:	Gold
No of coins Minted:	133,899
Mint:	Royal Mint

1836 Half Sovereign
	VG	Coin in Very Good condition
	F	Coin is in Fine condition
	VF	Coin is in Very Fine condition
	EF	Coin is in Extremely Fine condition
	a UNC	Highest grade circulated coins
	UNC	Coin is Uncirculated

1836 Half Sovereign Value

VG	F	VF	XF	a UNC	UNC
£225	£245	£279	£400	£700	900++

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29 February – the first running of what would become known as the Grand National Steeplechase takes place at Aintree, near Liverpool. The race, which would later be regarded as an unofficial precursor, is won by The Duke. 2 March – first organised point-to-point horse race held, at Madresfield, Worcester