Prince-bishopric of Liege Ducaton - Jean Louis d’Elderen, 1689
Information
Country
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency
Florin Brabant-Liege
(1650 – 1795)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducaton
Year
1689
Ruler
John Louis of Elderen
(1688–1694)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
32
Diameter (mm)
41.8
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducaton from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued in 1689. Struck in Silver. Measures 41.8 mm and weighs 32 g.
- Obverse
- Bust in profile on the right of Jean-Louis d'Elderen wearing a skullcap, under the bust, the date.
- Reverse
- The crowned shield with the quartered arms of the principality, enhanced by a ducal cap, on the whole, the shield of the prince-bishop supported by two ibexes.
- Edge
- There is a variety with inscription on the edge and another without inscription on the edge
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1689 | — | (fr) Atelier de Liège |
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