Prince-bishopric of Liege 2 Helms - John of Heinsberg, 1419 – 1434
Information
Country
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency
Gros
(1274 – 1456)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Helms - John of Heinsberg
Year
1419 – 1434
Ruler
John of Heinsberg
(1419–1455)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3
Diameter (mm)
30
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Helms - John of Heinsberg from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued from 1419 to 1434. Struck in Silver. Measures 30 mm and weighs 3 g.
- Obverse
- Tilted shield of Heinsberg topped by an ornate helmet, all inside a polylobe of small arcs. (John, Bishop of Liege, Duke of Bouillon, Count of Loon)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattee intersecting legend over a polylobe of 16 arcs. At the center, a Heinsberg shield lays over the cross. (New coinage made in Hasselt)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1419-1434) | — |
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