1 Kreuzer - Henri I `H` with ducal crowns

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IssuerDuchy of Neuchâtel
Year1589
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Kreuzer (1⁄84)
CurrencyÉcu (1587-1707)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.99 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#680a, Froidevaux#T5, DWM#9
Obverse descriptionQuarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by flat crown. Celery leaves fleurons. Forked cross above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringHEN · DVX · LONGAVIL · CO · S · NEOC ☩
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse descriptionForked cross canted by four `H`, surmounted by ducal crowns.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOCVLI · DOMINI · SVPER · IVISTOS ☩
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1589)  - Froidevaux #V10; NEOC ☩; IVISTOS ☩ -
ND (1589)  - Froidevaux #V11; ИEOC ☩; IVISTOS ⚜ -
ND (1589)  - Froidevaux #V12; NEOC ⁘; IVISTOS ⁘ -
ND (1589)  - Froidevaux #V8; forked cross (☩) at the end of the legend ob. and rev. -
ND (1589)  - Froidevaux #V9; NEOC ☩; IVISTO ☩; SVPHR -
Catalog ID6591251780
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