3 Ducats - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria 1695-1700 front 3 Ducats - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria 1695-1700 back
3 Ducats - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria 1695-1700 photo
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.

3 Ducats - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria

 
Gold (.986) 10.5 g -
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1694-1723)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1695-1700
Value
3 Ducats (24)
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795)
Composition
Gold (.986)
Weight
10.5 g
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#379394
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned eight-fold arms, value 3 below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EP ET PRINC LEOD DVX BVL MA F CO L H

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 3 Ducats coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege is that it features an image of Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Liege from 1695 to 1700. This coin was minted during his episcopacy, and it is made of gold with a purity of .986, weighing 10.5 grams.