© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
⅓ Volant - Adolph de la Marck Avroy ND
| Silver | 0.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Adolph of la Marck (1313-1344) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1326-1332 |
| Value | ¼ Groat = ⅓ Volant |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Short ornate cross with fleur-de-lis tips.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ MOnETA AVROTEnSIS
Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA AVROTENSIS
Translation: Coinage of Avroy
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Adolph de la Marck, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liege from 1326 to 1332. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin from the Prince-Bishopric of Liege, which was a significant political and religious center in the region during the Middle Ages.
