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.
