56 Kreuzer - Frederick William II

Issuer Principality of Neuchâtel
Year 1795
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 56 Kreuzers (⅔)
Currency Thaler (1786-1848)
Composition Silver (.6875)
Weight 11.08 g
Diameter 31 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#51, HMZ 2#707, Froidevaux#T91
Obverse description Crowned oval shield surrounded by two palm branches. Quarterly arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with the arms of Prussia, crowned eagle.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering F · G · BOR · REX · PR · SUP · NOVIC · & VAL ·
(Translation: Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valengin.)
Reverse description Crowned monogram with the letters N and V in cross, radiant value in center, all within circle.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering SUUM CUIQUE 1795 56 N V N V
(Translation: To each his own.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage 1795 - - 2 638
Numisquare ID 1951899330
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