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10½ Batzen - Frederick William II

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Issuer Principality of Neuchâtel
Prince Frederick William II of Prussia (1786-1797)
Type Standard circulation coins
Year 1796
Value 10.5 Batzen (½)
Currency Thaler (1786-1848)
Composition Silver (.8333)
Weight 7.39 g
Diameter 30 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
91624
References KM# 52
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, HMZ 2# 708
Jürg Richter, Ruedi Kunzmann. Der neue HMZ-Katalog. Band 2 - Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins : 15./16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (2 volumes).
, Froidevaux# T92
Charles Froidevaux; 2019. Histoire économique et monétaire en Suisse occidentale (1589-1818) / Volume 2. Catalogue des monnaies neuchâteloises. Éditions Alphil, Société suisse de numismatique = Schweizerische Numismatische Gesellschaft, Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
F · G · REX BOR · PR · SUP · NOVIC & VAL ·
10½ BZ ·

Unabridged legend: Fridericus Guillelmus Rex Borussiae Princeps Supremus Novicastri et Valengini. 10½ Batzen.

Translation: Frederick William, King of Prussia, Sovereign Prince of Neuchâtel and Valengin.

Reverse

Floreated cross, radiance in center.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SUUM CUIQUE 1796

Translation: To each his own.

Edge

Reeding slanted left.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1796  Photo 5 044

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Actual silver weight: 0.198 oz
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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of 10½ Batzen - Frederick William II Picture 2 of the example of 10½ Batzen - Frederick William II
© Sw1ss
29.6 mm7.35 g
HMZ 2# 708
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10½ Batzen - Frederick William IIPicture 1 of a sold 10½ Batzen - Frederick William IIPicture 1 of a sold 10½ Batzen - Frederick William II
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 14 Spotlight: Switzerland World Coin Showcase Auction 61573
Lot 21022
Internet Archive
14 Dec 2025 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 1440.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10½ Batzen - Frederick William IIPicture 1 of a sold 10½ Batzen - Frederick William II
Sincona AG
Auction 98
Lot 4322
Internet Archive
28 May 2025 XF USD 502.71
(CHF 400.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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