© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 pistole - Mary of Nemours
1694 year| Gold (.917) | 6.73 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Duchess | Mary of Nemours (1694-1707) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Pistole |
| Currency | Écu (1587-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 6.73 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#192164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross composed of 4 M's crowned and flanked by 4 fleur-de-lis.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARIA · D · G · PR · NOVICASTRI ⯁ 1694 ✿
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Unabridged legend: Maria Dei Gratia Principissa Novicastri
Comment
These gold coins were struck with the same dies as the 16 silver kreuzer of the year 1694. Today, only two examples remain: one coin is currently in the Musée d'art et d'histoire de Neuchâtel and the other was sold in 2019 by Stack's Bowers Galleries.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1694 Mary of Nemours 1 pistole 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, as it was believed that counterfeiters would not be able to replicate this feature. This hole has become a distinctive characteristic of the coin and is highly sought after by collectors.
