© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
1 Gold Ecu - Ferdinand of Bavaria
1614 year| Gold | 3.39 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1614 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (7) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#405691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capped ornate spade-shaped five-fold arms below crossed sword and crozier, crown above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EPISC : ET • PR : LEO : SV • D : BVL
16 14
Translation: ... Bishop and Prince of Liege, Supreme Duke of Bouillon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Ecu coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political turmoil in Europe. The coin was issued in 1614, just a few years before the outbreak of the Thirty Years' War, which would go on to devastate much of the continent. Despite this, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, with intricate details and designs that reflect the artistic and cultural traditions of the time.
