1 Kreuzer - Henri I celery leaves, with 'H'

Issuer Duchy of Neuchâtel
Year 1590-1591
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Kreuzer (1⁄84)
Currency Écu (1587-1707)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.41 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s) Claude Bourberain
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#2-680, Froidevaux#T11
Obverse description Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by rounded crown. Celery leaves fleurons.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering H · D · LONG · C · S · NEOC 9 1
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse description Forked cross with four “H”, surmounted by ducal crowns. Finial in celery leaves .
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OCVLI · DOM · SVPER · IVSTOS ✿
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1590 - -
1591 - -
Numisquare ID 2189050210
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