© 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 right angles
| Billon | 1.7 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William III of Prussia (1797-1806, 1814-1840) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1798-1803 |
| Value | ½ Batzen (1⁄42) |
| Currency | Thaler (1786-1848) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#31751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Cross recircled, solid or hollowed out, flanked by four flowers surmounted by a point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ᛭ CUIQUE ᛭ 1799 ᛭ SUUM ᛭
Translation: To each his own.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in Europe. The Principality of Neuchâtel, where the coin was minted, was a small state located in what is now western Switzerland, and it was a vassal state of the French Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia at the time. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during this time period and is a valuable piece for collectors of historical coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1799 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Batzen - Frederick William III (shield with right angles) 1798-1803 coin.
