1 Kreuzer - Henri I 'H' with antique crowns

Issuer Duchy of Neuchâtel
Year 1589
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1 Kreuzer (1⁄84)
Currency Écu (1587-1707)
Composition Billon
Weight 1.12 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#2-680b, Froidevaux#T6
Obverse description Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by flat crown. Celery leaves fleurons. Forked cross above.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering HEN · D · LONGAVIL · C · S · NEOC ⁘ 8 9
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse description Forked cross canted by four `H`, surmounted by antique crowns.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering OCVLI · DO · SVPER · IVSTOS · ☩
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1589 - -
Numisquare ID 2510512050
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