1/2 Batzen - Henri I

Issuer Duchy of Neuchâtel
Year 1593-1595
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Batzen (1⁄42)
Currency Écu (1587-1707)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.62 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#679, Froidevaux#T4, DWM#27, DWM#34, DWM#36
Obverse description Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by rounded crown. Celery leaves fleurons.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering H ᛭ D ᛭ LONG ᛭ C ᛭ S ᛭ NEOC 9 4
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse description Croix pattée in inner circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OCVLI ᛭ DOM ᛭ SVP ᛭ IVSTOS ⚜
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1593 - -
1594 - -
1595 - -
Numisquare ID 9761700190
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