1 Kreuzer - Henri I ("H" with antique crowns) 1589 front 1 Kreuzer - Henri I ("H" with antique crowns) 1589 back
1 Kreuzer - Henri I ("H" with antique crowns) 1589 photo
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1 Kreuzer - Henri I "H" with antique crowns

1589 year
Billon 1.12 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Neuchâtel
Duke
Henry I of Orléans, Duke of Longueville (1588-1595)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1589
Value
1 Kreuzer (1⁄84)
Currency
Écu (1587-1707)
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.12 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#330379
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Forked cross canted by four "H", surmounted by antique crowns.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OCVLI · DO · SVPER · IVSTOS · ☩

Unabridged legend: Oculi Domini Super Iustos

Translation: The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous.

Interesting fact

The 1 Kreuzer coin from the Duchy of Neuchâtel, featuring Henri I with antique crowns, was minted in 1589 and made of Billon, a type of alloy that contains a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals. Despite its small weight of 1.12 grams, this coin was widely used in trade and commerce during its time, highlighting the importance of standardized currency in facilitating economic transactions.