Duchy of Neuchâtel 16 Kreuzer - Mary of Nemours, 1694

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 16 Kreuzers
Year 1694
Ruler Mary of Nemours (1694–1707)
Composition Silver (.740)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 3.8
Diameter (mm) 15
Demonetized Yes

Description

16 Kreuzers from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued in 1694. Struck in Silver (.740). Measures 15 mm and weighs 3.8 g.

Obverse
Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Fleur-de-lis fleurons. (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Reverse
Cross composed of 4 M's crowned and flanked by 4 fleur-de-lis. (Mary, by the grace of God, Princess of Neuchâtel.)
Edge
Smooth

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1694 

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