5 Patards "Plaquette or ½ Escalin" - Jean-Théodore of Bavaria
| Silver (.569) | 2.26 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | John Theodore of Bavaria (1744-1763) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1751-1752 |
| Value | 1 Plaquette (5 Stuivers) (¼) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver (.569) |
| Weight | 2.26 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 17 February 1840 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 61% |
Reverse
Oval shield bearing the quartered arms of the principality (Bouillon, Franchimont, Looz, Hornes) with the shield of Liège on top, surmounted by the electoral cap.
Caption: -E (iscopus)-ET-PRI (cipatus)- (eodici)-DUX- (ullionaei)-Marchioni- (ranchimont)- (omes)- (ooz)- (ornes)-
Translation: Bishop and Prince of Liège, Duke of Bouillon, Marquis of Franchimont, Count of Looz and Hornes
A variant exists for the reverse legend, where "PRIN.L" can be replaced by "PRIN.LEO".
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·EP·ET·PRIN·L·DVX·B·M·F·C·L·H·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Patards coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege, minted during the reign of Jean-Théodore of Bavaria in 1751-1752, features an unusual design element - a small shield with the coat of arms of the Bishopric of Liege on the reverse side. This shield was added to the coin's design to indicate the coin's origin and authority, and it's a distinctive feature that sets this coin apart from other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1751 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Patards "Plaquette or ½ Escalin" - Jean-Théodore of Bavaria 1751-1752 coin.
