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Escalin - Sede Vacante

1763 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Period
Sede Vacante (1763)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1763
Value
1 Escalin (½)
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#52355
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned, rampant lion holding with forelegs a crowned oval shield

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SEDE VACANTE 1763
DEC ET CAP LEOD

Interesting fact

The Escalin - Sede Vacante 1763 coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) made of Silver is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and religious turmoil in the region. The coin was issued during the Sede Vacante period, which means "empty seat" in Latin, referring to the period when the Pope's seat was vacant, and the Catholic Church was without a leader. This coin was minted in 1763, and it is a rare and valuable piece of history that serves as a reminder of the complex political and religious landscape of 18th-century Europe.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1763  1000 - - - - - -

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