1 Kreuzer - Henri I cross above the crown

€329,195.00
IssuerDuchy of Neuchâtel
Year1590
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Kreuzer (1⁄84)
CurrencyÉcu (1587-1707)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.16 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#680d, Froidevaux#T7
Obverse descriptionQuarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmonted by flat crown. Celery leaves fleurons. Cross between two points above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringH · D · LONG · C · S · NEOC · ✠ · 9 0
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse descriptionForked cross with four `H`, surmounted by antique crowns.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOCVLI · DOM · SVPER · IVSTOS ✠
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1590  - Froidevaux #V14; IVSTOS · ✠ -
1590  - Froidevaux #V15; IVSTOS ✠ -
Catalog ID6417395030
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