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Patagon - Joseph Clemens of Bavaria
| Silver | 27 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Joseph Clemens of Bavaria (Joseph Clemens von Bayern) (1694-1723) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1694-1702 |
| Value | 1 Patagon (4) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The arms of the principality (with pearled electoral cap surmounted by the date), quartered in five quarters, Liege, Bouillon, Franchimont, Looz, Hornes and on the whole in the middle, the shield of Bavaria-Palatinate.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ET·EP·PRINC·LEOD·DVX·BVL·MAR·FR·CO·LO·HO
Edge
String
Comment
1 Patagon (1662-1700) = 80 Patards (4)1 Patagon (1700-1725) = 81 Patards (4.05)
Interesting fact
The Patagon coin, minted during Joseph Clemens' reign as Prince-Bishop of Liege (now part of Belgium), features an intricate design on its reverse side, including an image of the Saint Lambert's Cathedral, which was an important landmark in the city of Liege.
