21 Batzen - Frederick William II

€91,608.00
IssuerPrincipality of Neuchâtel
Year1796
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value21 Batzens
CurrencyThaler (1786-1848)
CompositionSilver (.8333)
Weight15.2 g
Dimensions35 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#53, HMZ 2#706a, Froidevaux#T90
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 · 21 BZ ·
(Translation: Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valangin.)
Reverse descriptionFloreated cross, radiance in center.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUUM CUIQUE 1796
(Translation: To each his own.)
EdgeTranslation: Reeding slanted left.
Mint
Mintage1796  - - 23 332
Catalog ID2203149920
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