William III 1698 Halfcrown 1st bust, modified large shields

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA

Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: James Roettier

Reverse

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

Note: modified large shields (see below)

Script: Latin

Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 98·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Engraver: John Roettier

Edge

Regnal year in Latin

Script: Latin

Lettering: DECIMO

Translation: Tenth

S3494

Weak strike GVF with original mint lustre to legends