1/2 Kreuzer - Henri I

Issuer Duchy of Neuchâtel
Year 1590
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Kreuzer (1⁄168)
Currency Écu (1587-1707)
Composition Billon
Weight 0.52 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#2-681, Froidevaux#T15, DWM#7
Obverse description Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Celery leaves fleurons.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering H · D · LONG · C · S · NEOC ·
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse description Forked cross with four “H”.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OCVLI · DOM · SVPER · IVSTOS ✿
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1590) - -
Numisquare ID 7813096840
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