© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Stiver / Patard - John of Hornes Lion ND
| Silver | 3.0 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John of Hornes (1484-1505) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1505 |
| Value | 1 Patard (1 Stiver) (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Florin (1456-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross within inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✠ SI DEVS NOBISCV QVIS COTRAN
Lettering (regular font): ✠ SI DEVS NOBISCV QVIS COTRAN
Translation: If God is with us, who can be against?
Comment
Design of this coin was loosely based on the briquet / vuurizer of Burgundian Netherlands (see link)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with a lion on one side and a cross on the other, which reflects the dual nature of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège as both a secular and religious territory.
