© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen Huy ND
| Silver | 0.82 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 | 0.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307772 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Front view of church, with palms below, and on sides of central tower.
Comment
Chestret 124.Jean Elsen suggests a date around 1173 for this coin, which is believed to depict the Collegial church of Notre Dame in Huy.
This coin can be distinguished from Dengis 369 / Chestret 126 which also has a church reverse, by the asymmetry of the three parts of the facade (Ch. 126 has identical towers with a dome between).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Rudolph of Zaeringen, who was the Prince-Bishop of Liege from 1167 to 1191. This was a time of significant political and religious upheaval in the region, and the coin may have been used as a symbol of the Prince-Bishopric's power and influence. Additionally, the fact that it is made of silver suggests that it may have been a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
