1/2 Batzen - Frederick William III shield with right angles

€1.00
IssuerPrincipality of Neuchâtel
Year1798-1803
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Batzen (1⁄42)
CurrencyThaler (1786-1848)
CompositionBillon
Weight1.7 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#55, HMZ 2#717, Divo/Tob19#247, Froidevaux#T110, Froidevaux#T111
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Neuchâtel with a Prussian eagle in the centre. Rounded crown above.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringF · G · BOR · REX · PR · SUP · NOVIC · & VAL ·
(Translation: Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valangin.)
Reverse descriptionCross recircled, solid or hollowed out, flanked by four flowers surmounted by a point.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering᛭ CUIQUE ᛭ 1799 ᛭ SUUM ᛭
(Translation: To each his own.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1798  - SUUM ᛭ 1799 ᛭ CUIQUE -
1799  - CUIQUE ᛭ 1799 ᛭ SUUM -
1803  - SUUM ᛭ 1799 ᛭ CUIQUE; CR 2 -
Catalog ID3844986210
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