Duchy of Neuchâtel 1 Kreuzer - Henri II, 1595 – 1619

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1595 – 1619
Ruler Henri II of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1595–1663)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1595 to 1619. Struck in Billon. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1 g.

Obverse
Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Celery leaves fleurons. (Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse
Croix pattée in inner circle. (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1619  —
1618  —
1617  —
1616  —
1615  —
1614  —
1613  —
1611  —
1610  —
1601  — Engraved vintage "6-1".
1600  — Engraved vintage "6-0".
1599  —
1598  —
1597  —
1596  —
1595  —

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