Penny / Denier - Rudolph of Zaeringen Maastricht, church
Features
| Issuer |
Prince-bishopric of Liege
(Belgian States)  |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop |
Rudolf of Zähringen (1167-1191)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1167-1191 |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Currency | Denier (975-1274) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.85 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 307773 |
| References | Dengis Liege# 369 Jean-Luc Dengis. Les monnaies de la principauté de Liège. Moneta, Wetteren, Belgium (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Forward facing bust (bishop, or St. Lambert), holding crozier in right hand, and palm in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: RO F EPC
Unabridged legend: Rudolphus Episcopus
Translation: Rudolph, Bishop
Reverse
Collegial church of Our Lady in Maastricht
Script: Latin
Lettering: SM AR
Translation: Saint Mary
Mint
Maastricht, Netherlands (565-1794)Comments
Chestret 126
Most of Rudolph's coins show the bishop holding only a crozier. On this coin, the figure on the obverse also holds a palm, which is the symbol of a Christian martyr. Saint Lambert was an early bishop of Maastricht who was martyred in 705 AD, so it is possible that it is his image on this coin.
It is thought that this coin was issued to commemorate the dedication of the rebuilt collegiate church of Our Lady in Maastricht, which was consecrated in 1189.
Most of Rudolph's coins show the bishop holding only a crozier. On this coin, the figure on the obverse also holds a palm, which is the symbol of a Christian martyr. Saint Lambert was an early bishop of Maastricht who was martyred in 705 AD, so it is possible that it is his image on this coin.
It is thought that this coin was issued to commemorate the dedication of the rebuilt collegiate church of Our Lady in Maastricht, which was consecrated in 1189.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (1167-1191) | 
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Probably 1189 | |||||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 94
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Jean Elsen & ses Fils Auction 149 Lot 926 
|
10 Dec 2021 | F |
USD 115.37
(EUR 100.00) (+ buyer's premium) |
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| © Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a. | |||||
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