© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
¼ Ecu - Maximilian of Berghes
1568 year| Silver | 7.07 g | - |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Cambrai (French States) |
|---|---|
| Archbishop | Maximilian of Berghes (1562-1570) |
| Emperor | Maximilian II (1564-1576) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1568 |
| Value | ¼ Ecu |
| Currency | Évêché de Cambrai |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.07 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#435308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned imperial eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAXIMILI II ROMA IM SEM AVGV 1568
Translation: Maximilian II, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, always august.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Ecu coin from the Bishopric of Cambrai is that it features a unique blend of Catholic and Renaissance imagery. On one side, the coin bears the image of Maximilian of Berghes, the Bishop of Cambrai, dressed in elaborate robes and a mitre, while on the other side, it features a depiction of the Virgin Mary and the Christ child surrounded by angels. This blending of religious and secular themes reflects the complex political and religious landscape of 16th-century Europe, where the Catholic Church held significant power and influence.
