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Escalin - Sede Vacante
1784 year| Silver | 4.7 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede Vacante (1784) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1784 |
| Value | 1 Escalin (½) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.7 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
A lion standing left, crowned and holding the oval and crowned shield of Bouillon, below the date.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Escalin - Sede Vacante 1784 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 4.7 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued in 1784, just a few years before the French Revolution, which would have a profound impact on the region and the church. The coin's design, featuring the Escalin, or balance scale, on one side and the Sede Vacante, or empty seat, on the other, may have been intended to symbolize the balance and stability that the church and state sought to maintain during this tumultuous period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1784 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Escalin - Sede Vacante 1784 coin.
