2 Patards / Stivers "Double Helm" - John of Hornes 1486-1489 (1485-1489) front 2 Patards / Stivers "Double Helm" - John of Hornes 1486-1489 (1485-1489) back
2 Patards / Stivers "Double Helm" - John of Hornes 1486-1489 (1485-1489) photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

2 Patards / Stivers "Double Helm" - John of Hornes

 
Silver 2.9 g -
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
John of Hornes (1484-1505)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1486-1489 (1485-1489)
Value
2 Patards (2 Stivers) (0.1)
Currency
Florin (1456-1545)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.9 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#344759
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattée with horn in center dividing legend, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in angles.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: SI DE NOBS QS COT nOS 1489

Lettering (regular font): SI DE NOBS QS COT NOS 1489

Unabridged legend: Si deus nobiscum quis contra nos

Translation: If God is with us, who can be against us.

Comment

The undated sub-type has obverse legend ending in COIT LOSS, and words in the reverse legend spelled more fully: