Watch List notes:

William III (1694‑1702), Halfcrown, Chester, 1697, first laureate and draped bust right, C below for Chester, legend reads GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA. Rev, large crowned cruciform shields, later Irish harp with nine strings, plain angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date flanking top shield, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, edge inscribed +DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI NONO (S.3489; Bull.1068; ESC.545). Handsome cabinet tone, noticeably clear fields, the odd die break. Portrait displaying most of the fundamental lines, some soft spots. Rev, some surface markings and adjustment marks by the second part of date. Near very fine.