© Teutoburger Münzauktion
© Teutoburger Münzauktion
Escalin - Maximilan Henry Crown divides legend
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Maximilian Henry of Bavaria (1650-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1660-1661 |
| Value | 1 Escalin (½) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#340377 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Capped shield with Bavaria arms, small shield of Bouillon at center, over Burgundian cross, dividing legend above and date at sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EP · ET · PRIN LEO ET · S ·BV · D
Unabridged legend: EPISCOPUX ET PRINCEPS LEODIENSIS ET SUPREMUS BULIONENSIS DUX
Translation: ...Prince-bishop of Liege and High Duke of Bouillon
Comment
Differentiated from earlier escalin by the crown dividing date reverse (see link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Escalin - Maximilan Henry (Crown divides legend) 1660-1661 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver is that it features a unique crown-shaped design that divides the legend on the coin, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the reign of Maximilian Henry.
