101/2 Batzen - Frederick William II

€91,624.00
IssuerPrincipality of Neuchâtel
Year1796
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10.5 Batzen (1/2)
CurrencyThaler (1786-1848)
CompositionSilver (.8333)
Weight7.39 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#52, HMZ 2#708, Froidevaux#T92
Obverse descriptionCrowned shield pointed, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF · G · REX BOR · PR · SUP · NOVIC & VAL · 101/2 BZ ·
(Translation: Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valengin.)
Reverse descriptionFloreated cross, radiance in center.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUUM CUIQUE 1796
(Translation: To each his own.)
EdgeReeding slanted left.
Mint
Mintage1796  - - 5 044
Catalog ID6649744800
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