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10 Kreuzers - Charles-Paris
1668 year| Silver | 2.13 g | - |
| Issuer | Duchy of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Duke | Charles-Paris of Orléans (1668-1672) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1668 |
| Value | 10 Kreuzers (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Écu (1587-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.13 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#325933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Charles-Paris facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OCVLI · DO · ET · PAX · SVP · IVSTOS ·
Unabridged legend: Oculi Domini Et Pax Super Iustos
Translation: The eyes of the Lord are on peace and the righteous.
Comment
According to Demole and Wavre (1939), 1,000 coins were minted and then thrown into the crowd on the occasion of the accession of Charles-Paris of Orléans-Longueville on 13 March 1668.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Kreuzers - Charles-Paris 1668 coin from the Duchy of Neuchâtel is that it features an image of a crowned eagle on the obverse side, which symbolizes the power and authority of the ruling dynasty at the time.
