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1/2 Crown - William III 1st bust, large shields, ordinary harp
| Issuer | England |
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| Year | 1696-1697 |
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| Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
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| Obverse description | Laureate and draped first bust of King William III facing right, rendered in high relief with fine portraiture detail. The legend is arranged in a continuous arc around the periphery, with the Chester mint mark (C) positioned below the bust in the lower field. The king's features are depicted in the classical tradition, with a prominent laurel wreath binding the hair. |
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| Obverse lettering | GVLIELMVS• III•DEI•GRA C (Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God) |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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