1/2 Kreuzer - Henri I

€121,396.00
IssuerDuchy of Neuchâtel
Year1590
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Kreuzer (1⁄168)
CurrencyÉcu (1587-1707)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.52 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HMZ 2#2-681, Froidevaux#T15, DWM#7
Obverse descriptionQuarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Celery leaves fleurons.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringH · D · LONG · C · S · NEOC ·
(Translation: Henri, Duke of Longueville, Sovereign Count of Neuchâtel.)
Reverse descriptionForked cross with four “H”.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOCVLI · DOM · SVPER · IVSTOS ✿
(Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1590)  - -
Catalog ID7813096840
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