1/4 Stiver 'aidant' - Louis of Bourbon

Issuer Liege, Prince-bishopric of
Year 1456-1482
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/4 Patard (1/4 Stiver) (1⁄80)
Currency Florin (1456-1545)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Dengis Liege#712
Obverse description Two shields with Bourbon arms tilted toward each other. Between them a firesteel (briquet or vuurijzer) above, and sparks below
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ✠ mOnETA ⁑ EPISCOPI ⁑ LEODIE
(Translation: Coinage of the Bishopric of Liege)
Reverse description Long cross pattée with rosette at center and fleur-de-lis in each angle, dividing legend
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering SIT nOmEn DnI Bn`CTVI
(Translation: Blessed be the name of the Lord)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1456-1482) - circa 1477 -
Numisquare ID 9066212030
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