Ducat - Frederick William III pattern

€354,070.00
IssuerPrincipality of Neuchâtel
Year1800
TypePattern
Value1 Ducat (7⁄2)
CurrencyThaler (1786-1848)
CompositionBillon (bleached billon)
Weight2.65 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
Orientation
Engraver(s)Charles Wielandy
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#714a, Froidevaux#T104, DWM#263, Richt Pr1#630
Obverse descriptionBust of Frederick William III in uniform, decorated with a star, facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF : W · III · BOR · REX · P ✿ SUP : NOVIC : & VAL ✿
(Translation: Frederick William III, King of Prussia, sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valangin.)
Reverse descriptionTo the right, crowned shield with Prussian eagle bearing the arms of Neuchâtel. To the left, savage standing with a club.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSUUM CUIQUE MDCCC * W *
(Translation: To each his own.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1800 W - MDCCC -
Catalog ID4795783470
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