© M. Wolters
© M. Wolters
12 Sols Brûlé "½ Aidant or Gigot"- Ernest of Bavaria ND
1606 year| Copper | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Prince-bishopric of Liege (Belgian States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Ernest of Bavaria (Ernst von Bayern) (1581-1612) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1606 |
| Value | 1 Gigot (1⁄160) |
| Currency | Florin Brabant-Liege (1545-1650) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#179454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crowned coat of arms divided in 4 quarters. The upper left en under right are the weapon of Palatinat (Lion). The other 2 are the weapon of Bavaria.
Script: Latin
Lettering: (Loon coat of arms) EPIS. LEODIEN. V. BAVA. DVX. C. LO
Translation: episcopis Leodiensis vel Bavaria dux comes Lossensis. Meaning: bishop of Liege, duchy of Bavaria, count of Loon.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted during a time of great religious and political turmoil in the region. The Prince-bishopric of Liege was a small state in what is now Belgium, and it was ruled by a prince-bishop who was both the spiritual and secular leader of the region. The coin was minted during the reign of Ernest of Bavaria, who was the prince-bishop at the time. The coin's design features a unique blend of religious and secular symbols, reflecting the complex political and religious landscape of the time.
