Principality of Neuchâtel ½ Batzen - Frederick I, 1712 – 1713

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Neuchâtel Principality of Neuchâtel
Currency Thaler (1707 – 1786)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1712 – 1713
Ruler Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688–1701)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.88
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from Principality of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1712 to 1713. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.88 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle. (Frederick by the Grace of God, King and Elector of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Orange, Neuchâtel and Valangin.)
Reverse
Cross cantoned with Prussian eagles. (Jean Patry. To each his own.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1713 IP —
1712 GM —
1712 IP —

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