Danh mục
| Đơn vị phát hành | Duchy of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Năm | 1648 |
| Loại | Standard circulation coin |
| Mệnh giá | 10 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Tiền tệ | Écu (1587-1707) |
| Chất liệu | Silver |
| Trọng lượng | 2 g |
| Đường kính | 22 mm |
| Độ dày | |
| Hình dạng | Round (irregular) |
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| Nghệ nhân khắc | |
| Lưu hành đến | |
| Tài liệu tham khảo | KM#21, HMZ 2#685a, Divo/Tob17#1637 |
| Mô tả mặt trước | Per pale shield from Orleans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Fleur-de-lis fleurons. |
|---|---|
| Chữ viết mặt trước | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt trước |
☩ HEN · AVR · DVX · LONCV · D : G · PR · NOVICASTRI (Translation: Henri of Orléans, Duke of Longueville, by the grace of God, sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel.) |
| Mô tả mặt sau | Draped bust of Henri II of Orléans facing right. |
| Chữ viết mặt sau | Latin |
| Chữ khắc mặt sau |
OCVLI · DNI · ET · PAX · SVP · IVSTOS (Translation: The eyes of the Lord are on peace and the righteous.) |
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| Số lượng đúc |
ND (1648) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 4241081160 |
| Thông tin bổ sung |
Historical Context: The 1648 10 Kreuzers of Henri II d'Orléans-Longueville, Prince of Neuchâtel, marks a pivotal year, coinciding with the Peace of Westphalia. Henri II, a prominent French nobleman, governed Neuchâtel as a sovereign principality, navigating its complex position between the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss Confederacy. This denomination was vital for local commerce, reflecting the principality's economic autonomy and its role within regional trade networks during profound European political realignment.
Artistry: The design adheres to late Renaissance and early Baroque numismatic artistry common in German-speaking territories. While a specific engraver is often unrecorded for regional issues, the style is pragmatic yet dignified. The obverse typically features a crowned armorial shield displaying the dynastic arms of Longueville quartered with Neuchâtel, signifying Henri II's sovereignty. The reverse commonly bears the denomination and date, often encircled by a legend, executed with a robust, functional aesthetic.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, 2 grams, 22 millimeters, this coin's technical execution varies. High-points for wear or strike weakness include the crown's uppermost details on the armorial shield, finer lines within the quartered arms, and delicate elements of the legend. Collectors should observe strike consistency, flan roundness, and peripheral lettering sharpness. Well-preserved examples exhibit clear definition across the shield and legible date, reflecting careful die preparation.