© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
2 Stivers - Louis of Bourbon
| Silver | 3.0 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Louis of Bourbon (1456-1482) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1476-1482 |
| Value | 2 Patards (2 Stivers) (0.1) |
| Currency | Florin (1456-1545) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.0 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#321393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Shield with Bourbon arms over floriate cross
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ✤ SALVV' ✿ FAC'✿ PO' ✿ TVVm ✿ Dne'✿ LXXXI
Lettering (regular font): ✤ SALVV' ✿ FAC'✿ PO' ✿ TVVM ✿ DNE'✿ LXXXI
Translation: O Lord, save your people (14)81
Comment
Known as a double patard or double aidant.Varieties:
Dengis types are assigned based on the mark that begins the obverse legend:
Tower - Dengis 697
Cross - Dengis 698 (main photo)
Star - Dengis 700
For some reverses (1476 cross, 1479 tower and 1480 tower) the cross reverse divides the legend
There are lettering variations reverse, and punctuation variations
Interesting fact
The 2 Stivers coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 3.0 g is interesting because it was minted during the reign of Louis of Bourbon, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liege from 1476 to 1482. This coin is a rare example of a silver coin minted during the Renaissance period in Europe, and its design features the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishopric of Liege on one side and an image of Louis of Bourbon on the other. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in a relatively small quantity and has survived for centuries makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
