Duchy of Neuchâtel 1 Kreuzer - Henri I, 1591 – 1595

celery leaves

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Kreuzer
Year 1591 – 1595
Ruler Henry I of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1588–1595)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.18
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Kreuzer from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1591 to 1595. Struck in Billon. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.18 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
Croix pattée in inner circle. (The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1595  Froidevaux #V30; LONG :
1595  Froidevaux #V31; on square silver blank
1594  Froidevaux #V28; LONG ·
1594  Froidevaux #V29; LONG :
1593  Froidevaux #V25; LONG ·
1593  Froidevaux #V26; LONG :
1593  Froidevaux #V27; LONG ·; SVP :
1592  Froidevaux #V24; LONG ·
1591  Froidevaux #V23; LONG ·

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