Duchy of Neuchâtel 1 Kreuzer - Henri I, 1589

"H" with ducal crowns

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1589
Ruler Henry I of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1588–1595)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Weight (g) 0.99
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued in 1589. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0.99 g.

Obverse
Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by flat crown. Celery leaves fleurons. Forked cross above. (Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse
Forked cross canted by four "H", surmounted by ducal crowns. (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1589)  Froidevaux #V10; NEOC ☩; IVISTOS ☩
ND (1589)  Froidevaux #V11; ИEOC ☩; IVISTOS ⚜
ND (1589)  Froidevaux #V12; NEOC ⁘; IVISTOS ⁘
ND (1589)  Froidevaux #V8; forked cross (☩) at the end of the legend ob. and rev.
ND (1589)  Froidevaux #V9; NEOC ☩; IVISTO ☩; SVPHR

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