½ Brûlé - Érard of la Marck 1517-1518 front ½ Brûlé - Érard of la Marck 1517-1518 back
½ Brûlé - Érard of la Marck 1517-1518 photo
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½ Brûlé - Érard of la Marck

 
Copper 1.69 g 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States)
Prince-bishop
Erard of la Marck (1505-1538)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1517-1518
Value
½ Brûlé (0.0005)
Currency
Florin (1456-1545)
Composition
Copper
Weight
1.69 g
Diameter
21.3 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38900
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Large pattee cross within field

Script: Latin

Lettering: IN x HOC x SIGNO x VINCES x 1517

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design, with one side depicting a crowned shield with the coat of arms of the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, while the other side features a cross fleury, which was a symbol of the Bishopric.