© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Groat - Adolph de la Marck Short cross ND
| Silver | 3.6 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Adolph of la Marck (1313-1344) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1313-1344 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Short cross pattée inside double legends
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
✠ BHDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ nOmE ⋮ DHI ⋮ nRI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XPI
✠ MOnETA ⵓ LEODIEn
Lettering (regular font):
✠ BHDICTV ⋮ SIT ⋮ NOME ⋮ DHI ⋮ NRI ⋮ IHV ⋮ XPI
✠ MONETA ⵓ LEODIEN
Translation:
Blessed be the name of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Coinage of Liege
Comment
Chestret 225Interesting fact
The Adolph de la Marck (Short Cross) Groat coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Adolph de la Marck, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liege from 1313 to 1344. This was a period of significant turmoil, as the Holy Roman Empire was struggling to maintain its power and influence, and the Church was facing challenges from within and outside its ranks. Despite these challenges, the Prince-bishopric of Liege was able to maintain its independence and prosperity, and the Groat coin was an important symbol of its economic and political power.
