Principality of Neuchâtel 10½ Batzen - Frederick William II, 1796
Information
Country
Principality of Neuchâtel
Principality of Neuchâtel
Currency
Thaler
(1786 – 1848)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10.5 Batzen
Year
1796
Ruler
Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II)
(1786–1797)
Composition
Silver (.8333)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
7.39
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10.5 Batzen from Principality of Neuchâtel. Issued in 1796. Struck in Silver (.8333). Measures 30 mm and weighs 7.39 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned shield pointed, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle. (Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valengin.)
- Reverse
- Floreated cross, radiance in center. (To each his own.)
- Edge
- Reeding slanted left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 5K |
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