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The 1653 Liège Saint Lambert Cathedral Communion Token (Renesse-71, 3 AE, BN) is an exceptionally rare historical Memento Mori piece. Distributed to parishioners before taking communion, it served as a spiritual reminder of mortality and the afterlife, famously featuring iconic skull and crossbones imagery.Key Specifications & ContextOrigin: Prince-Bishopric of Liège (modern-day Belgium)Issuer: St. Lambert CathedralReference Catalog: Renesse-71Composition: Copper / Bronze (AE - Aes)Color / Strike: Brown (BN) Regular (Business) StrikeDesign Legends: Features "ECCLESIA LEODI" (The Church of Liège) and "ANNIVERSAR" (The Anniversary) alongside the skullMarket and ValuationBecause these were low-value ecclesiastical medals, very few survive in uncirculated condition. When authenticated and graded by services like PCGS, high-quality specimens (such as XF45 or AU50) have historically commanded a strong collector's premium at major auction houses.