Principality of Neuchâtel ½ Thaler - 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 Thaler - Frederick I
Year 1712 – 1713
Ruler Frederick III (Friedrich III) (1688–1701)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 13.7
Diameter (mm) 34
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Thaler - Frederick I from Principality of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1712 to 1713. Struck in Silver. Measures 34 mm and weighs 13.7 g.

Obverse
Laurelled and cuirassed bust of Frederick I facing right. (Frederick by the Grace of God, King and Elector of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Orange, Neuchâtel and Valangin.)
Reverse
Crowned shield, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle. (To each their own.)
Edge
Slanted reeding.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1713 IP — Froidevaux# V289; with engraver's mark on obverse 🙤
1713 IP — Froidevaux# V290; without engraver's mark
1712 R — Froidevaux# V288; trial strike; signed R under shoulder

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