1 Kreuzer - Henri I cross above the crown

Issuer Duchy of Neuchâtel
Year 1590
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Kreuzer (1⁄84)
Currency Écu (1587-1707)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.16 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#680d, Froidevaux#T7
Obverse description Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmonted by flat crown. Celery leaves fleurons. Cross between two points above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering H · D · LONG · C · S · NEOC · ✠ · 9 0
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse description Forked cross with four `H`, surmounted by antique crowns.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OCVLI · DOM · SVPER · IVSTOS ✠
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1590 - Froidevaux #V14; IVSTOS · ✠ -
1590 - Froidevaux #V15; IVSTOS ✠ -
Numisquare ID 6417395030
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