© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen Liege, perron ND
| Silver | 0.85 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 | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307780 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
At center, perron of Liege. At left, bust of bishop facing and pointing at perron. At right, another person facing right and holding candle
Lettering: (at top, some letters arranged vertically) P ERV VO C
Comment
Chestret 119The perron is a column topped with a pine cone and a cross, which has been a symbol of the city rights granted to Liege in the 11th century, alongside the ecclesiastic authority of the bishop.
It appears often on coins of Liege through the 18th century.
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 economic change in the region, and the coin reflects the influences of the various powers that were present in the area during that period.
