Low Countries Feudal - Prince-bishopric of Liège - Hugues de Pierrepont (1200-1229) AR Denier - silver - Liège mint - n.d. (ca.1208) Obv.: Mitered bust of the bishop facing, holding the crozier; on the right, the bust of another character, bareheaded; H above, left of crozier Rev.: Three-step "perron", with three birds resting on the cross; on the left, the bust of a character holding a hammer; on the right, a crescent moon next to a globule Technique: hammered Edge: plain Weight: 0,83 g Diameter: 15,40 mm Condition: GF, rev. sl. off-centre Catalogue references: Chestret 157; Dengis 417; VH G 845 Rarity index: S Note: On the reverse a crescent moon is represented, which is the symbol of the new excise duty on products of consumption in force in the Principality. In 1208, there was an agreement between the Bishop, the chapter and the city for a new tax system of "General excise duty on venal things". The excise was due on wine, beer, wheat, rye, oats and spelt. (N505D)