⅓ Volant - Adolph de la Marck (Huy) ND (1326-1332) front ⅓ Volant - Adolph de la Marck (Huy) ND (1326-1332) back
⅓ Volant - Adolph de la Marck (Huy) ND (1326-1332) photo
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⅓ Volant - Adolph de la Marck Huy ND

 
Silver 0.83 g -
Description
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
0.83 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#412477
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Short ornate cross with fleur-de-lis tips.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: ✠ MOnETA hOyEnSIS

Lettering (regular font): ✠ MONETA HOYENSIS

Translation: Coinage of Huy

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.