HANOVER. William IV or Victoria. 1830-1837 or 1837-1901. PB/Tin Splasher for a Shilling die (26mm, 1.37 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen(?). Struck 1837. Mostly as made.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 1110.
Closing Date: May 19 2026 11:00 ET

An Important Group of Royal Mint Splashers, Tin

Estimate: $ 500

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HANOVER. William IV or Victoria. 1830-1837 or 1837-1901. PB/Tin Splasher for a Shilling die (26mm, 1.37 g). London mint. By Jean Baptiste Merlen(?). Struck 1837. BRITANNIARUM REX FID : DEI : , crowned ONE/ SHILLING within wreath of roses, shamrocks, and thistles. Bull 3152 (there attributed to the reign of Victoria, but noting that it could be earlier). Minor marks. Mostly as made. Extremely rare – only one other example known, now in the Royal Mint Collection. No other shilling patterns exist for William IV.

The example recorded by Bull and now in the Royal Mint Collection is described as having the characteristics of C.H. Weiner. However, Merlen is known to have worked predominantly on reverses, and is otherwise remarkably well represented in this group.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Four – Lot 889-1124 will be held Tuesday afternoon, 19 May 2026 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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