© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
28 Kreuzer - Frederick William II
| Silver (.6875) | 5.36 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Principality of Neuchâtel |
|---|---|
| Prince | Frederick William II of Prussia (1786-1797) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1793-1796 |
| Value | 28 Kreuzer (⅓) |
| Currency | Thaler (1786-1848) |
| Composition | Silver (.6875) |
| Weight | 5.36 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#100103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned monogram with the letters N and V in cross, radiant value in center, all within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SUUM CUIQUE 1796
28
N V N V
Unabridged legend: Neuchâtel, Valangin.
Translation: To each his own.
Comment
7662 coins were minted with the year 1793 and 1796 from 15 January 1796 to 19 February 1796. The reason why the year 1793 was used in 1796 for the 28 kreuzer coins is not documented.Interesting fact
The 28 Kreuzer coin from the Principality of Neuchâtel, minted during the reign of Frederick William II (1793-1796), features an unusual design on its reverse side. Instead of the typical coat of arms or other symbol of the principality, the coin bears an image of a beehive, surrounded by the words "FERTILITAS" (fertility) and "INDUSTRIA" (industry). This design was meant to highlight the importance of agriculture and hard work in the region, and it remains a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
