1/2 Batzen - Henri II

Issuer Duchy of Neuchâtel
Year 1614-1649
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Batzen (1⁄42)
Currency Écu (1587-1707)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.54 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#22, HMZ 2#687
Obverse description Per pale shield from Orleans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Fleur-de-lis fleurons.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HE · AV · DVX · LONG · D : G · PRI · NOVICAS : 4 8
(Translation: Henry of Orléans, Duke of Longueville, by the grace of God, Prince of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse description Cross patté cantoned of 4 fleur-de-lis.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OCVLI · DOMINI · ET · PAX · SVP IVSTOS ⸪
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are on peace and the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1614 - -
1615 - -
1619 - -
1648 - -
1649 - -
Numisquare ID 5716945540
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