Principality of Neuchâtel Ducat - Frederick William III, 1800

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Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Principality of Neuchâtel Principality of Neuchâtel
Currency Thaler (1786 – 1848)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1800
Ruler Frederick William III (Friedrich Wilhelm III) (1797–1840)
Composition Billon (bleached billon)
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.65
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Principality of Neuchâtel. Issued in 1800. Struck in Billon (bleached billon). Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.65 g.

Obverse
Bust of Frederick William III in uniform, decorated with a star, facing left. (Frederick William III, King of Prussia, sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valangin.)
Reverse
To the right, crowned shield with Prussian eagle bearing the arms of Neuchâtel. To the left, savage standing with a club. (To each his own.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1800 W MDCCC

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