William III (1694-1702), Shilling, 1697 C, Chester, third bust variety, rev. Irish and Scottish shields transposed in error, five strings to harp, edge obliquely milled, 6.00g, 6h, (ESC 1174 [R2] [-]; S-, [cf. 3513], a trace of surface porosity and flan adjustment on crown of date, otherwise very fine, extremely rare, and perhaps the finest extant of this unusal variety.
Estimate: £700 - £900