© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Gros - Hugh of Chalon Huy ND
| Silver | 4.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Hugh of Chalons (1295-1301) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1296-1301 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Gros (1274-1456) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.07 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#411005 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tournois style castle, legend surrounding. Border of twelve voided five-pointed stars in circles.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ✠ MOnETA ⁑ hOYES
Translation: Coinage of Huy
Comment
Imitative of the gros tournois of Philippe IV of France (see link)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and economic change in the region. The Prince-bishopric of Liege was a powerful and influential state in the Low Countries, and the coinage of this period reflects the efforts of the ruling princes to consolidate their power and assert their authority. The coin's design, featuring Hugh of Chalon, a prominent bishop and statesman of the time, is a testament to the close relationship between the church and the state in the region. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting was a significant departure from the more common copper and bronze coins of the time, indicating the growing wealth and prosperity of the region.
