British Silver Half Crown Pair 1836 William IV and 1910 King Edward VII

Item: British Silver Half Crown Pair 1836 William IV and 1910 King Edward VII Details: A historic duo of sterling silver Half Crowns featuring the penultimate year of King William IV (1836) and the final year of King Edward VII (1910). Both coins are struck in 0.925 silver and are in lower grades. These coins represent the end of their respective royal eras.  1836 William IV Half Crown The 1836 Half Crown is a sought-after issue from the final full year of William IV’s reign. The obverse features the dignified bare-head portrait of the “Sailor King” by Chief Engraver William Wyon, with the “WW” initials visible on the neck truncation. The reverse displays the intricate “shield-on-mantle” design by Jean Baptiste Merlen, a heraldic masterpiece featuring the Arms of Hanover at its center, a motif that would be removed from the coinage following William’s death in 1837. 1910 King Edward VII Half Crown The 1910 Half Crown marks the final year of the Edwardian era. Designed by G.W. de Saulles, the obverse carries the uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII, while the reverse showcases the crowned shield within the Order of the Garter, surrounded by a floral wreath of the British Isles. This coin was minted during the final months of the King’s life, amidst a constitutional crisis that would reshape the British government.  Condition: Circulated. Shipment: Secure Tracked 48 delivery via Royal Mail. JC-C2