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Denier - Henry of Guelders Maastricht
| Issuer | Prince-Bishopric of Liège |
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| Year | 1247-1274 |
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| Value | 1 Denier |
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| Obverse description | Crude facing bust of the bishop in high relief, mitred, with a crozier raised in the right hand and a bible held in the left. The facial features are rendered in a bold, stylized manner characteristic of Mosan hammered coinage, with a prominent cross-pattée above the head dividing the surrounding field. The overall execution reflects the rough artisanal quality typical of mid-13th century ecclesiastical deniers from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège. |
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| Reverse description | Displayed eagle with wings spread and head turned to the right, bearing a star on the chest as the principal charge. The design is rendered in a primitive, deeply struck style with pellets and linear elements framing the eagle's body, consistent with the Mosan hammered coinage tradition. The eagle serves as the heraldic emblem of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, struck at the Maastricht mint under Henry of Guelders. |
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| Mint | Maastricht |
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