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© Sincona AG
¼ Thaler - Mary of Nemours
1694 year| Silver (.917) | 6.61 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Nemours (1694-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | ¼ Thaler |
| Currency | Écu (1587-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.917) |
| Weight | 6.61 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#314292 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Quarterly shield of Orléans-Longueville and Neuchâtel surmounted by a rounded crown. Fleur-de-lis fleurons.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCVLI · DOMINI · SVPER · IVSTOS
Unabridged legend: Oculi Domini Super Iustos
Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Thaler - Mary of Nemours 1694 coin from the Duchy of Neuchâtel is that it features a unique design element - a small hole in the center of the coin. This hole was intentionally drilled into the coin as a way to test its authenticity. At the time, counterfeiters were known to produce coins with a similar design, but without the hole. The presence of the hole in the authentic coin served as a way to distinguish it from the counterfeit versions.
