© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Ducats - John Louis of Elderen
1690 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Louis of Elderen (1688-1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1690 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (16) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#379500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned five-fold arms, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX BVL MAR FRA COM LO HO 16 90
Unabridged legend: Dux Bulionensis Marchio Franchimont Comes Looz Hornes
Translation: ...Duke of Bouillon, Marquess of Franchimont, Count of Looz and Hornes
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - John Louis of Elderen 1690 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) coin is that it features a unique blend of religious and political symbolism. The obverse side of the coin bears the image of Saint Lambert, the patron saint of Liege, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of John Louis of Elderen, the Prince-Bishop of Liege at the time the coin was minted. This blending of religious and political symbols reflects the complex power dynamics of the time, where the Church and the secular rulers held significant influence over the population.
