Duchy of Neuchâtel ½ Kreuzer - Henri I, 1590
Information
Country
Duchy of Neuchâtel
Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency
Écu
(1587 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Kreuzer
Year
1590
Ruler
Henry I of Orléans, Duke of Longueville
(1588–1595)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
0.52
Diameter (mm)
16
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Kreuzer from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued in 1590. Struck in Billon. Measures 16 mm and weighs 0.52 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
- Forked cross with four “H”. (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1590) | — |
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