© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Penny / Denier - Rudolf of Zaeringen Liege, falcon ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Rudolf of Zähringen (1167-1191) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1167-1191 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (975-1274) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Falcon standing under arcade facing left, leashed to hand of person who lies on their back below
Lettering: F A C V N
Comment
Chestret 118Bishop Rudolf of Zaeringen (Rodolphe van Zaeringen) was a prolific coiner, with a dozen types of deniers attributed to his reign
Varieties:
Dengis 357-358 / Chestret 116-117 have similar devices, but lack the person following the bishop obverse, and the person below the falcon reverse.
Bishop Rudolf of Zaeringen (Rodolphe van Zaeringen) was a prolific coiner, with a dozen types of deniers attributed to his reign
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a falcon, which was a symbol of nobility and power in medieval times. The falcon was also associated with the Holy Roman Empire, which adds significance to the coin's origins and history.
