© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Ducats - Sede Vacante
1694 year| Gold (.986) | 7 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede Vacante (1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 2 Ducats (16) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Gold (.986) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340118 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Saint Lambert left
Script: Latin
Lettering: S: LAMBERTVS • PATRO: LEOD:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Ducats - Sede Vacante 1694 coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishop, which was added to the obverse side of the coin. This shield was not present on earlier issues of the coin, and its inclusion in 1694 was a deliberate choice made by the mint to signify the importance of the Prince-Bishop's authority and power. This small detail provides a fascinating insight into the political and religious context of the time, and highlights the significance of the coin as a symbol of the Prince-Bishopric's sovereignty.
