Duchy of Neuchâtel ½ Batzen - Henri II, 1614 – 1649

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1614 – 1649
Ruler Henri II of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1595–1663)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.54
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1614 to 1649. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.54 g.

Obverse
Per pale shield from Orleans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Fleur-de-lis fleurons. (Henry of Orléans, Duke of Longueville, by the grace of God, Prince of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse
Cross patté cantoned of 4 fleur-de-lis. (The eyes of the Lord are on peace and the righteous.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage f Comment Frequency
1649  — — 40%
1648  — € 44,00 75%
1619  — —
1615  — —
1614  — —

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