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Patagon - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria
1716 year| Silver | 27.93 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1694-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1716 |
| Value | 1 Patagon (4) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.93 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#328082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of the House of Wittelsbach in round shield in the centre. Four crowned coats of arms arranged in a cross: Archbishopric of Liège at the top, Duchy of Bouillon to the right, Marquessate of Franchimont to the left, and the County of Loon and Horne below. Sword and crosier behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: E • P • LE • • D • BUL • C • L • HO M • FRA •
Unabridged legend: Episcopus princeps Leodiensis, dux Bullionensis, comes Lossensis Hornanusque, Marchio Franchimontii
Translation: Prince-Bishop of Liège, duke of Bouillon, count of Loon and Horne, Marquess of Franchimont.
Interesting fact
The Patagon coin featuring Joseph Clemens of Bavaria, issued in 1716, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made during a time when the Prince-Bishopric of Liege, now a part of Belgium, was under Austrian rule. This coin serves as a reminder of the complex history of Europe during that era, where various regions were under the rule of different empires and dynasties.
