William III Halfcrown 1698 AU58

Description

William III, Reign, 1694-1702.

First bust: modified large shields.

Halfcrown 1698 DECIMO.

Obverse: First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.

Engraver: James Roettier.

Legend: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA (GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA).

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central lion, divided date above, legend around.

Legend: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 98· (King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Regnal year DECIMO (tenth).

Obverse aEF-EF, old small scratch to cheek.

Catalogue: Spink# 3494, KM# 492.2.

Silver, 0.025, diameter 34mm, weight 15.05g, 34mm.

Certificate to verify: 476004679.

PCGS graded AU58.