¼ Stiver "aidant" - Louis of Bourbon ND (1456-1482) front ¼ Stiver "aidant" - Louis of Bourbon ND (1456-1482) back
¼ Stiver "aidant" - Louis of Bourbon ND (1456-1482) photo
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¼ Stiver "aidant" - Louis of Bourbon ND

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
Louis of Bourbon (1456-1482)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1456-1482
Value
¼ Patard (¼ Stiver) (1⁄80)
Currency
Florin (1456-1545)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#321129
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattée with rosette at center and fleur-de-lis in each angle, dividing legend

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SIT nOmEn DnI Bn'CTVI

Lettering (regular font): SIT NOMEN DNI BN'CTVI

Unabridged legend: Sit nomen Domini benedictu

Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord

Comment

Varieties:

Reverse, a letter L in the center of the cross (Dengis 711). This is the more common type: