Duchy of Neuchâtel ½ Batzen - Henri I, 1593 – 1595

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Duchy of Neuchâtel Duchy of Neuchâtel
Currency Écu (1587 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Batzen
Year 1593 – 1595
Ruler Henry I of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1588–1595)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 1.62
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Batzen from Duchy of Neuchâtel. Issued from 1593 to 1595. Struck in Billon. Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.62 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  —
1594  —
1593  —

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