Duchy of Neuchâtel 1 Kreuzer - Henri I, 1590 – 1591

celery leaves; with "H"

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1590 – 1591
Ruler Henry I of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1588–1595)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.41
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1590 to 1591. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.41 g.

Obverse
Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by rounded crown. Celery leaves fleurons. (Henri, Duke of Longueville, sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse
Forked cross with four “H”, surmounted by ducal crowns. Finial in celery leaves . (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1591  —
1590  —

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