What bust is this?

[Paulus]

I've just noticed my Chester Mint shilling does not appear to have any ties?

[oldcopper]

Being 1696 it's first bust - sometimes the ties did not strike up, maybe a facet of this Chester die.

[Paulus]

38 minutes ago, oldcopper said:

Being 1696 it's first bust - sometimes the ties did not strike up, maybe a facet of this Chester die.

Thanks, much appreciated!

[Rob]

First bust has the hair circles, third has hair strands. 2nd needs no explanation.

For what it's worth, mine only has the tie ends visible.

Edited November 18, 2019 by Rob

[Paulus]

38 minutes ago, Rob said:

First bust has the hair circles, third has hair strands. 2nd needs no explanation.

For what it's worth, mine only has the tie ends visible.

Thanks Rob, that's very helpful