© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
½ Batzen - Frederick William III Shield with cut corners
| Billon | 1.51 g | 23.1 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William III of Prussia (1797-1806, 1814-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1799-1803 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1786-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.51 g |
| Diameter | 23.1 mm |
| Thickness | 0.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Cross recircled, solid or hollowed out, flanked by four flowers.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ᛭ CUIQUE ᛭ 1799 ᛭ SUUM ᛭
Translation: To each his own.
Comment
Froidevaux #T112; #T113; #T114.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Batzen coin from the Principality of Neuchâtel is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 to 1840. During his reign, Prussia underwent significant political and economic reforms, including the abolition of feudalism and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. Additionally, the coin was minted during the height of the Napoleonic Wars, which had a profound impact on Europe and its political landscape. Despite these changes, the ½ Batzen coin remained a stable and widely used form of currency in the Principality of Neuchâtel, reflecting the region's economic and financial stability during this time.
