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[[Image:S95-4358.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 95, lot 4358]] | [[Image:S95-4358.jpg|550px|thumb|Sincona sale 95, lot 4358]] | ||
| − | This specimen was lot 4358 in Sincona sale 95 ( | + | This specimen was lot 4358 in Sincona sale 95 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 1,000 CHF (about US$1,386 including buyer's fees). The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, <blockquote>"''SCHWEIZ Neuenburg/Neuchâtel, Fürsten von Neuchâtel, Heinrich II. von Orléans-Longueville, 1595-1663. 10 Kreuzer o. J. (1651), Neuchâtel. Brustbild des Regenten nach rechts mit Oberlippen- und Kinnbart. Rv. Gekröntes, zweifeldiges Wappen. Von grosser Seltenheit. Fast FDC. Prachtexemplar mit feinem Prägeglanz. Exemplar der Slg. Herbert A. Cahn, Auktion Münzen & Medaillen AG 87, Basel, Juni 1998, Los 639. Die Stempel zu diesem Exemplar wurden, laut Ch. Froidevaux, mit grosser Wahrscheinlichkeit 1651 in Paris durch Jean Verdeloche geschnitten. Auch die Prägung fand wohl in Paris statt (Froidevaux Vol. 2, S. 476-477).'' ([[Switzerland]], principality of [[Switzerland, Neuchatel|Neuchâtel]], Henry II of Orléans-Longueville, 1595-1663, undated ten kreuzer, circa 1651, Neuchâtel mint. Obverse: Bust of the regent facing right with moustache and goatee; reverse: crowned, impaled arms. Of high rarity, About Mint State, Cabinet piece with nice mint luster. According to Ch. Froidevaux, the dies for this specimen were most likely cut in Paris in 1651 by Jean Verdeloche. The minting also probably took place in Paris.)"</blockquote> While the principality of Neuchâtel was long associated with the Swiss Confederation, it was under seigneurial rule rather than oligarchic rule as in the other cantons. French aristocrats ruled until Marie de Nemours's death in 1707. This ten kreuzer is unlike any coin actually struck in Neuchâtel, lending credence to the auctioneer's claim that it was struck in Paris. The SCWC attributes it to 1648. It was likely intended to pass as a [[France 1644-A 1/12 ecu|''douziéme d'écu à la mèche courte'']]. The obverse motto, "OCVLI·D[OMI]NI·ET· PAX·SVP[ER]·IVSTOS", translates as ''The eyes of the Lord are on peace and the righteous'' (Psalms 34:15). One écu = 84 kreuzer. |
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* Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | * Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014. | ||
* Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, ''Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart,'' Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006. | * Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, ''Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart,'' Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006. | ||
| − | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 95: The Konrad Bürki Collection - Part 2 (Swiss Cantonal Coins),'' | + | * <sup>[1]</sup>Richter, Jürg, ''SINCONA Auction 95: The Konrad Bürki Collection - Part 2 (Swiss Cantonal Coins),'' Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024. |
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Latest revision as of 11:58, 20 June 2025
This specimen was lot 4358 in Sincona sale 95 (Zürich, October 2024), where it sold for 1,000 CHF (about US$1,386 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"SCHWEIZ Neuenburg/Neuchâtel, Fürsten von Neuchâtel, Heinrich II. von Orléans-Longueville, 1595-1663. 10 Kreuzer o. J. (1651), Neuchâtel. Brustbild des Regenten nach rechts mit Oberlippen- und Kinnbart. Rv. Gekröntes, zweifeldiges Wappen. Von grosser Seltenheit. Fast FDC. Prachtexemplar mit feinem Prägeglanz. Exemplar der Slg. Herbert A. Cahn, Auktion Münzen & Medaillen AG 87, Basel, Juni 1998, Los 639. Die Stempel zu diesem Exemplar wurden, laut Ch. Froidevaux, mit grosser Wahrscheinlichkeit 1651 in Paris durch Jean Verdeloche geschnitten. Auch die Prägung fand wohl in Paris statt (Froidevaux Vol. 2, S. 476-477). (Switzerland, principality of Neuchâtel, Henry II of Orléans-Longueville, 1595-1663, undated ten kreuzer, circa 1651, Neuchâtel mint. Obverse: Bust of the regent facing right with moustache and goatee; reverse: crowned, impaled arms. Of high rarity, About Mint State, Cabinet piece with nice mint luster. According to Ch. Froidevaux, the dies for this specimen were most likely cut in Paris in 1651 by Jean Verdeloche. The minting also probably took place in Paris.)"
While the principality of Neuchâtel was long associated with the Swiss Confederation, it was under seigneurial rule rather than oligarchic rule as in the other cantons. French aristocrats ruled until Marie de Nemours's death in 1707. This ten kreuzer is unlike any coin actually struck in Neuchâtel, lending credence to the auctioneer's claim that it was struck in Paris. The SCWC attributes it to 1648. It was likely intended to pass as a douziéme d'écu à la mèche courte. The obverse motto, "OCVLI·D[OMI]NI·ET· PAX·SVP[ER]·IVSTOS", translates as The eyes of the Lord are on peace and the righteous (Psalms 34:15). One écu = 84 kreuzer.
Record mintage: unknown.
Specification: silver, this specimen 2.40 g.
Catalog reference: KM 21, Froidevaux V59, HMZ 2-685a.
- Cuhaj, George S., and Thomas Michael, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2014.
- Richter, Jürg, and Ruedi Kunzmann, Neuer HMZ-Katalog, Band 2: Die Münzen der Schweiz und Liechtensteins 15//16. Jahrhundert bis Gegenwart, Regenstauf, Germany: H. Gietl Verlag GmbH, 2006.
- [1]Richter, Jürg, SINCONA Auction 95: The Konrad Bürki Collection - Part 2 (Swiss Cantonal Coins), Zürich: SINCONA AG, 2024.
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