© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
1 Gold Ecu - Ferdinand of Bavaria Bouillon; arms in oval
1613 year| Gold (.952) | 3.36 g | - |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ferdinand of Bavaria (Ferdinand von Bayern) (1612-1650) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1613 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (7) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Gold (.952) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339079 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornamental cross with B at center; cross formed of four dots in each angle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SVPREMVS • DVX • BVILLONIENSIS • 1613
Translation: ...High Duke of Bouillon
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Ecu coin from the Prince-bishopric of Liege is that it features an image of Ferdinand of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Liege from 1612 to 1650. This coin was minted during his reign and bears his arms in an oval shape, making it a unique and distinctive piece of numismatic history.
