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5 Patards "Sprenger" - Robert of Berghes ND
1565 year| Silver | 6.72 g | 31.8 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Robert of Berghes (1557-1564) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1565 |
| Value | 5 Patards Liege (¼) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.72 g |
| Diameter | 31.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
DVX* B-VLLON - COMES - LOSSE (punctuation by simple five-pointed star). Flowered cross cutting the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX* B-VLLON - COMES - LOSSE
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sprenger, or batseler, name for the silver coins of 5 Luikse Aidant or 4 Stuivers/Patards BrabantsInteresting fact
The coat of arms on the 5 Patards "Sprenger" coin features a unique blend of religious and secular symbols, reflecting the complex political and religious landscape of the Prince-bishopric of Liege during the 16th century.
