Prince-bishopric of Liege 2 Patards / Stivers "Double Helm" - John of Hornes, 1486 – 1489

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Prince-bishopric of Liege Prince-bishopric of Liege
Currency Florin (1456 – 1545)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Patards
Year 1486 – 1489
Ruler John of Hornes (1484–1505)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.9
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Patards from Prince-bishopric of Liege. Issued from 1486 to 1489. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 2.9 g.

Obverse
Shield with Hornes arms topped with ornate tournament helmet. (John of Hornes, Bishop of Liege,Duke of Bouillon, Count of Looz)
Reverse
Long cross pattée with horn in center dividing legend, alternating lions and fleur-de-lis in angles. (If God is with us, who can be against us.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1489  — Dgs 795, Lev II-122b
1486  — Dgs 793, Lev II-90a
ND (1485)  — Dgs 792

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