Principality of Neuchâtel 56 Kreuzer - Frederick William II, 1795

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Neuchâtel Principality of Neuchâtel
Currency Thaler (1786 – 1848)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 56 Kreuzer
Year 1795
Ruler Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786–1797)
Composition Silver (.6875)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 11.08
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

56 Kreuzer from Principality of Neuchâtel. Issued in 1795. Struck in Silver (.6875). Measures 31 mm and weighs 11.08 g.

Obverse
Crowned oval shield surrounded by two palm branches. Quarterly arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with the arms of Prussia, crowned eagle. (Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valengin.)
Reverse
Crowned monogram with the letters N and V in cross, radiant value in center, all within circle. (To each his own.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1795  2.6K

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