20 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1713 front 20 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1713 back
20 Kreuzers - Frederick I 1713 photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

20 Kreuzers - Frederick I

1713 year
Silver 4.71 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Neuchâtel
Prince
Frederick I of Prussia (1707-1713)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1713
Value
20 Kreuzers (5⁄21)
Currency
Thaler (1707-1786)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.71 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91671
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Crowned shield, with quartered arms of Chalon and Neuchâtel containing an escutcheon with coat of arms of Prussia, crowned eagle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SVP · PR · AR · NEOC · ET · VAL · 1713 · 🙤 ·
CR 20

Unabridged legend: Supremus Princeps Arausiae Neocomi Et Valangini. 20 Creuzer.

Translation: Sovereign prince of Orange, Neuchâtel, and Valangin.

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Frederick I, who was the first king of Prussia and ruled from 1701 until his death in 1713. The coin was minted during his reign, and it's interesting to note that Frederick I was known for his military conquests and his efforts to modernize the Prussian state. He played a significant role in European politics during his time and is still remembered as a prominent historical figure today.