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½ Kreuzer - Anne-Geneviève ND
| Billon | 0.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Anne-Geneviève of Bourbon-Condé (1663-1668) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1666-1669 |
| Value | ½ Kreuzer (1⁄168) |
| Currency | Écu (1587-1707) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross potent.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SVP · IVST ·
Unabridged legend: Oculi Domini et pax super iustos.
Translation: The eyes of the Lord and peace over the righteous.
Comment
Mint master Nicolas Wittnauer produced more than 200 000 copies with multiple dies at the end of his career, often of poor quality quality and difficult to read.Varieties:
Variety 1 (Froidevaux# V236; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICAST
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA (?) VSTOS ·
Weight: 0.525 g
Diametre: 14.7-14.9 mm
Variety 2 (Froidevaux# V237; DWM# 136)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SV · IVSTOS ·
Weight: 0.523 g
Diametre: 13.3 -13.9 mm
Variety 3 (Froidevaux# V238; DWM# 132)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D · G · P · R · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SVP · IVST ·
Weight: 0.55 g
Diametre: 13.5 mm
Variety 4 (Froidevaux# V239; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D · G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SVP · IVST ·
Weight: 0.46 g
Diametre: 13.4-13.7 mm
Variety 5 (Froidevaux# V240)
Obverse lettering: A G · B · D · G · P · R · NOVICAS ·
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SVP IVST ·
Weight: 0.49 g
Variety 6 (Froidevaux# V241; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D · G · P (?) · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET PA · SVP IVST ·
Weight: 0.515 g
Variety 7 (Froidevaux# V242; DWM# 133)
Obverse lettering: A G · B · D · G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SVP · IVST ·
Weight: 0.523 g
Variety 8 (Froidevaux# V243; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SVP · IVST ·
Weight: 0.59 g
Variety 9 (Froidevaux# V244; DWM# 134)
Obverse lettering: A G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET PA SV · IVS ·
Weight: 0.40 g
Diametre: 15 mm
Variety 10 (Froidevaux# V245; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SV · IVS ·
Weight: 0.6 g
Diametre: 13.8-16.8 mm
Variety 11 (Froidevaux# V246; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICAS
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SV · IVS ·
Weight: 0.61 g
Diametre: 14.6-14.9 mm
Variety 12 (Froidevaux# V247; DWM# 135)
Obverse lettering: A G B · D : G · PR · NOVICA
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO (?) IVSIO ·
Weight: 0.41 g
Diametre: 15 mm
Variety 13 (Froidevaux# V248; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A (?) G : B D : G · PR · NOVICA
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PA · SV · IVST ·
Weight: 0.53 g
Diametre: 15.1-15.4 mm
Variety 14 (Froidevaux# V249; DWM# –)
Obverse lettering: A · G · B · D : G · PR · NOVICA
Reverse lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET PA · SV · IVS ·
Weight: 0.61 g
Diametre: 15.2-16.3 mm
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Neuchâtel is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Anne-Geneviève de Bourbon-Condé, who was the Duchess of Neuchâtel from 1666 to 1669. This period saw the rise of trade and commerce, as well as the development of new monetary systems and coinage. The ½ Kreuzer coin, made of Billon and weighing 0.6 grams, was likely used for everyday transactions and reflects the economic and financial developments of the time.
