Principality of Neuchâtel 1 Kreuzer - Frederick William II, 1789 – 1790

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Information

Country Principality of Neuchâtel Principality of Neuchâtel
Currency Thaler (1786 – 1848)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1789 – 1790
Ruler Frederick William II (Friedrich Wilhelm II) (1786–1797)
Composition Billon
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 1.061
Diameter (mm) 18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Principality of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1789 to 1790. Struck in Billon. Measures 18 mm and weighs 1.06 g.

Obverse
Crowned shield, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle. (Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valengin.)
Reverse
Cross recircled, hollowed out, notched or pierced with a circle at the ends of the branches, with four fleurons in cantons. (To each his own.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1790  Froidevaux #V361
1789  Froidevaux #V360

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