Duchy of Neuchâtel 1 Kreuzer - Henri II, 1629 – 1640

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1629 – 1640
Ruler Henri II of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1595–1663)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.96
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1629 to 1640. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.96 g.

Obverse
Per pale shield from Orleans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Fleur-de-lis fleurons. (Henri, by the grace of God, sovereign Countof Neuchâtel.)
Reverse
Cross with fleur-de-lis in angles. (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1640  —
1631  —
1630  — also as "03"
1629  — not listed in KM

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