© Monnaies de Liège
© Monnaies de Liège
Escalin - Sede Vacante
1792 year| Silver | 4.6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede Vacante (1792) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1792 |
| Value | 1 Escalin (½) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A lion standing left, crowned and holding the oval and crowned shield of Bouillon, below the date.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEC·ET CAP·LEOD·SEDE VACANTE·
Edge
String
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Escalin - Sede Vacante 1792 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver weighing 4.6 g is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in Europe. The French Revolution, which began in 1789, had a profound impact on the region, and the Prince-bishopric of Liege was no exception. The coin's minting in 1792, just a year after the French monarchy was overthrown, reflects the tumultuous times in which it was created. Despite the uncertainty and change, the coin remains a tangible piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1792 | 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 1792 coin.
