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Patagon - Sede Vacante
1694 year| Silver | 27.6 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Sede Vacante (1694) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1694 |
| Value | 1 Patagon (4) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1650-1795) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 27.6 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48972 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The crowned and quartered arms of the principality, top left Bouillon, right Franchimont, bottom left Looz, right Hornes, center Liège. The legend begins with a 5-petal rosette.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MONETA·NOVA·CAPLI·LEOD·SEDE·VACANTE 1694
Edge
String
Interesting fact
The Patagon - Sede Vacante 1694 coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and religious turmoil in the region. The coin's name "Sede Vacante" refers to the period of time between the death of a Pope and the election of a new one, which was a time of great uncertainty and power struggles within the Catholic Church. Additionally, the coin was minted in a region that was part of the Holy Roman Empire, which was a powerful and influential political entity in Europe at the time. The coin's silver content and weight of 27.6g also make it a valuable and collectible item among numismatists.
