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1 Kreuzer - Frederick William II SVVM CVIQVE
| Issuer | Principality of Neuchâtel |
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| Year | 1789-1790 |
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| Reference(s) | Froidevaux#T99, HMZ 2#712, Divo/Tob18#1001, KM#46 |
| Obverse description | Central shield bearing quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel, with an inescutcheon displaying the Prussian eagle, the whole surmounted by a royal crown. The crowned shield is framed by the surrounding legend in Latin, identifying the issuing sovereign. The heraldic composition is rendered in the neoclassical engraving style characteristic of late 18th-century Swiss cantonal coinage. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A Greek cross with concave or hollowed arms, each branch terminating in a pierced or notched circular boss, occupying the central field. Four fleurons fill the quarters between the arms of the cross, imparting an ornamental gothic quality to the design. The surrounding legend, date, and denomination indicator are arranged in four segments separated by ornamental stops, completing the reverse composition. |
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