All British Groats (Fourpence) minted in the 19th century were made from sterling silver (92.5%).
A British 1837 sterling silver Groat (Fourpence)(William IV), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £125 GBP. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from £10 to £70 GBP. A British 1837 sterling silver Groat (Fourpence)(William IV)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to £800 GBP. NOTE - The reverse of these coins is upside down to the obverse. This is normal. The values quoted are the best possible for the best specimens in their grades, but may be significantly lower due to varying demand for the coin and the prevailing economic climate. A reputable coin dealer will be able to give a more accurate valuation based on inspection of the coin.
1837 was the year US silver coins changed to .900 silver & .100 copper, that caused a slight reduction of silver.
British coins issued during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837 to 1901) included -Five Pound (gold)Two Pound (or Double Sovereign)(gold)Sovereign (One Pound)(gold)Half-Sovereign (Ten Shillings)(gold)Crown (Five Shillings)(silver)Double Florin (Four Shillings)(silver)Halfcrown (Two Shillings and Sixpence)(silver)Florin (Two Shillings)(silver)Shilling(silver)Sixpence(silver)Groat (Fourpence)(silver)Threepence(silver)Twopence (sometimes Half-Groat)(silver)Three-Halfpence (silver)Penny (copper or bronze)Halfpenny (copper or bronze)Farthing (copper or bronze)Half-Farthing (copper or bronze)Third-Farthing (copper or bronze)Quarter-Farthing (copper or bronze)
Bust type half dimes from 179 to 1837 contained 1.205 gm of silver. Seated Liberty half dimes from 1837 to 1852 contained just a tiny bit more at 1.206 gm. From 1853 to 1859 the silver content was reduced to 1.116 gm. Liberty nickels from 1883 to 1912 contain no silver.
The British "Emperor" from 1837 to 1901 was Queen Victoria. She was not tall and she was not especially big.
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Order of British India was created in 1837.
Rode Hall Silver Band was created in 1837.
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King William IV was on all British coins from 1830 to 1837 inclusive.
The British sent troops to squash the rebellion and arrest Patriote leaders.
There were quite a few different British Queen Victoria sterling silver coins issued in 1840, so please be a bit more specific. Halfcrown - 32mm in diameter - Crowned shield on reverse Shilling - 23.5mm in diameter - Crowned ONE SHILLING on reverse Sixpence - 19mm in diameter - Crowned SIX PENCE on reverse Groat (Fourpence) - 16mm in diameter - Britannia on the reverse Threepence - 16mm in diameter - numeral 3 on the reverse