Prince-bishopric of Liege Patagon - Sede Vacante, 1744
Information
Country
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege
(1650 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Patagon
Year
1744
Ruler
Sede Vacante
(1723–1724)
Composition
Silver (.873)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
26
Diameter (mm)
40
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Patagon from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued in 1744. Struck in Silver (.873). Measures 40 mm and weighs 26 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Saint-Lambert, left, mitred and wearing the superhumeral.
- Reverse
- A highly ornate baroque shield in rocaille style, bearing the principality's quartered arms, with an angel's head below. The shield is crowned and set on an ermine-furred mantle.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1744 | 200 | (fr) atelier de Liège |
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