4 Kreuzers - Frederick William III 1798 front 4 Kreuzers - Frederick William III 1798 back
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4 Kreuzers - Frederick William III

1798 year
Billon 2.5 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Principality of Neuchâtel
Prince
Frederick William III of Prussia (1797-1806, 1814-1840)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1798
Value
4 Kreuzer (1⁄21)
Currency
Thaler (1786-1848)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#91626
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Floreated cross within beaded circle, date above in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ᛭ SUUM ᛭ 1798 ᛭ CUIQUE ᛭

Translation: To each his own.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Kreuzers - Frederick William III 1798 coin from the Principality of Neuchâtel is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Frederick William III, who was the King of Prussia from 1797 until his death in 1840. This was a period of significant upheaval, as the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars were taking place, leading to the redrawing of the political map of Europe and the rise of new nationalist movements. Despite these challenges, the Principality of Neuchâtel was able to maintain its independence and issue its own coins, such as the 4 Kreuzers - Frederick William III 1798, which is a testament to the region's resilience and determination.