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1 Gold Ecu - Ferdinand of Bavaria Late type
| 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 |
| Years | 1631-1644 |
| Value | 1 Gold Ecu (7) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Gold (.952) |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#339832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capped ornate spade-shaped shield with estucheon of Liege at center of simple Bavarian arms, on crossed sword and crozier. Date at top divided by crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EPIS · ET · PRINC · LEO · VT · BS · B · D
Unabridged legend: Episcopus et Princeps Leodiensis ....Bulionensis dux
Translation: Bishop and Prince of Liege .... Duke of Bouillon
Comment
The later florins of Ferdinand are distinguished by the simple arms of Bavaria with the small estucheon of Liege at center.Many variants of the reverse legend exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Gold Ecu - Ferdinand of Bavaria (Late type) 1631-1644 from Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval in Europe. The coin was issued by the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, which was a small state in what is now Belgium, and it features an image of Ferdinand of Bavaria, who was the Bishop of Liège at the time. The coin's mintage was likely intended to help finance the bishopric's military and administrative expenses during a period of conflict and political instability in the region. Despite its historical significance, the coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.
